Business Practices in Oman
The typical working week is Sunday through Thursday. Business hours in the private sector are typically 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM. Shops usually open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and then from 4:00 PM to 10 or 11 PM, seven days a week, except Fridays, when they open after 4:00 PM. Government offices and most businesses have shortened hours during the month of Ramadan.
Public Holidays
- New Year's Day: January 1
- Prophet's Ascension Day - Varies, follows lunar calendar
- Eid al-FitrVaries, follows lunar calendar
- Renaissance Day: July 23
- Eid al-AdhaVaries, follows lunar calendar
- Islamic New YearVaries, follows lunar calendar
- National Day: November 18
- Birthday of Sultan Qaboos: November 19
- Birthday of the ProphetVaries, follows lunar calendar
Periods When Companies Usually Close
- Eid al-Fitr: 4 days
- Eid al-Adha: 4 days
Location
SetupOman Team
Office No. 505, Building No. 1532, Road No. 3519, Block No. 235, Al-Khuwair, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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