Jordan Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Al Isra' wal Miraj
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
February
March
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Local and Provincial Election Day Holiday
Local and Provincial Election Day Holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
April
May
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Public Holiday
Public Holiday is a work suspension (covid-19) in Jordan
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Jordan
Independence Day (From 2pm)
Independence Day (From 2pm) is a national holiday in Jordan
Arafah
Arafah is a national holiday in Jordan
Independence Day Holiday
Independence Day Holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Royal Wedding Half Day Holiday
Royal Wedding Half Day Holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
June
Royal Wedding Holiday
Royal Wedding Holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Muharram/New Year
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Anniversary of King Abdullah's Coronation
Anniversary of King Abdullah's Coronation is a national holiday in Jordan
Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.