School holidays in Oman are announced by the Government of Oman every year. There may be slight changes in dates due to local public holidays and religious holidays which are announced later.
For more updated information, please check the school’s individual websites of schools in Oman for specific dates.
| Dates | School Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sep 1 | Start New Academic Year |
| Dec 18 – Jan 5 | Winter Break |
| Feb 19 – 23 | Spring Break |
| Apr 21 – 24 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday |
| Jun 21 – Aug 30 | End of Academic Year Holiday |
| Sep 3 | Start New Academic Year |
| Sep 27 | Prophet Birthday |
Oman National Day
The National Day of Oman is celebrated every 18th of November. It commemorates Omani people celebrating independence from Portugal. The oldest independent Arab state in the world is Oman.
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
These Islamic holidays are celebrated across the country and all other Muslim countries. Eid Al Fitr is the end of Ramadan while Eid Al Adha is also called the Feast of Sacrifice. For the public sector, holidays can last up to a week.
Muscat Festival
Muscat is the capital of Oman which holds an annual Muscat Festival during the first two months of the year. It celebrates Oman’s rich culture and tradition.
Salalah Tourism Festival
This festival highlights autumn and another showcase of the rich culture of Oman.
Sultan Camel Race Cup
An annual tradition in Oman, camel racing is a traditional Omani sport and is highly-anticipated by the locals.
Al Hijri
The Islamic New Year marks the first day of the Islamic calendar.
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