Eid Al Adha holidays announced for Oman

Muscat: Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced and will last for five days starting Sunday to Thursday for the private sector and till next Sunday for the public sector.

"Based on the high orders of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, it has been decided that the Eid Al Adha holiday for 1440H for employees of ministries, public bodies, and other units of the administrative apparatus of the State will start from Sunday, August 11 and end on Thursday, 15 August," a statement said.

"The official working hours will resume on Sunday, 18 August." the statement added.

Eid Al Adha holiday for employees of private sector companies, institutions and establishments will be from Sunday, August 11th till Thursday 15th August.