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Oman announces public and private sector holiday with 4-day weekend

Oman declares two-day holiday to celebrate its 54th National Day

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Oman has declared a national holiday for the public and private sectors.

To celebrate its 54th National Day, Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21 will be a holiday for public and private sector employees.

With Friday and Saturday being a typical weekend for many workers in Oman it means there will be a 4-day weekend for many in the country.

Oman National Day holidays

A statement by state-run news agency ONA said: “By Royal Decree, it has been decided that Wednesday and Thursday, November 20 and 21, 2024 will be official holidays for employees in the administrative units of the state apparatus, other legal entities, and workers in private sector establishments.

“Work on these two days is permissible if necessary, provided that compensation is given in accordance with the applicable regulations.”

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