Oman announces holiday to mark birthday of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud al-Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court in Oman and Chairman of the Civil Service Council has stated that 13 Rabee Al Awwal, 1436, corresponding to January 4, 2015 will be an official holiday for the employees of the ministries, public authorities and other departments of the State administrative apparatus on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (ﷺ).

Sheikh Abdullah bin Nassir al-Bakri, Minister of Manpower of Oman also issued a ministerial decision stopping work at the private sector companies and establishments on January 4 for the same occasion.

Employers and employees may agree on work arrangements during the holiday if necessity arises. The announcement noted that employees whose weekly off-days coincide with this occasion shall be compensated.