Official holiday announced for Prophet's Birthday

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has declared Sunday, September 15, as an official holiday for employees in both the public and private sectors in observance of the Prophet's Birthday.

In a statement, the Ministry of Labour said, "On the occasion of the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, peace and blessings be upon him, it has been decided that Sunday, the 11th of Rabi' al-Awwal 1446 AH, corresponding to the 15th of September 2024, will be an official holiday for employees of the State’s Administrative Apparatus and other legal entities, as well as establishments in the private sector."

However, the Ministry also noted that private sector employers may arrange for their employees to work on this holiday if necessary, based on the nature of their work. In such cases, employees must be compensated in accordance with labour regulations.