Oman Accession Day
Oman marks 11 January as the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's accession in 2020, with an official holiday for the public and private sectors.
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About the day
11 January marks the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's accession in 2020, when he succeeded the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimour.
The anniversary is an official holiday for public and private sector employees, with the date announced by the government. In 2024 the holiday was Thursday 11 January, and in 2026 it was Thursday 15 January.
The occasion is linked to Oman Vision 2040, the national plan covering health, education, innovation, economic diversification and governance.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 11 January 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 11 January 2028 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 11 January 2029 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- hospitality
- travel and tourism
- retail
- food and drink
- events
- media and broadcasting
Where this information comes from
- Times of Oman: Holiday announced to mark Accession Day
- Oman Observer: 11th of January, Anniversary of HM the Sultan's Accession to Power
- Gulf News: Oman sets January 2026 public holidays under new advance announcement policy
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