Holidays in Jordan in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Jordan in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Jordan.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Jordan
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Al Isra' wal Miraj Jordan
January 15 2026, Thursday
Observance
Ramadan begins Jordan
February 18 2026, Wednesday
Observance
Eid al-Fitr Jordan
March 20 2026, Friday
National
March Equinox Jordan
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Eid al-Fitr holiday Jordan
March 21 2026, Saturday
National
Eid al-Fitr holiday Jordan
March 22 2026, Sunday
National
Eid al-Fitr holiday Jordan
March 23 2026, Monday
National
Palm Sunday Jordan
March 29 2026, Sunday
Optional
Good Friday Jordan
April 3 2026, Friday
Observance
Easter Sunday Jordan
April 5 2026, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Jordan
April 6 2026, Monday
Observance
Orthodox Easter Day Jordan
April 12 2026, Sunday
Optional
Orthodox Easter Monday Jordan
April 13 2026, Monday
Optional
Labour Day Jordan
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Independence Day Jordan
May 25 2026, Monday
National
Eid al-Adha Jordan
May 27 2026, Wednesday
National
Eid al-Adha holiday Jordan
May 28 2026, Thursday
National
Eid al-Adha holiday Jordan
May 29 2026, Friday
National
Eid al-Adha holiday Jordan
May 30 2026, Saturday
National
Eid al-Adha holiday Jordan
May 31 2026, Sunday
National
Muharram/New Year Jordan
June 17 2026, Wednesday
National
June Solstice Jordan
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Prophet's Birthday Jordan
August 26 2026, Wednesday
National
September Equinox Jordan
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
December Solstice Jordan
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Jordan
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day Jordan
December 26 2026, Saturday
Optional