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Middle East & North Africa

Public holidays across MENA countries

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Regional overview

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Countries observed

2026 Holiday Calendar

Middle East & North Africa · Public holidays across MENA countries

Holidays in May

May 2026

SSun

MMon

TTue

WWed

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FFri

SSat

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Independence Day

Eid al-Qurban Holiday

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Eid al-Qurban Holiday

Eid Al-Adha Day 3

Eid al-Adha Holiday

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Holidays in May

1Fri
Labor Day
Afghanistan
Fixed
26Tue
Day of Arafat
Afghanistan
Fixed
27Wed
Eid al-Qurban
Afghanistan
Fixed
28Thu
Eid al-Qurban Holiday
Afghanistan
Fixed
29Fri
Eid al-Qurban Holiday
Afghanistan
Fixed
1Fri
May Day
Algeria
Fixed
27Wed
Eid al-Adha
Algeria
Fixed
28Thu
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Algeria
Fixed
1Fri
Labour Day
Bahrain
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha Day 1
Bahrain
Variable
28Thu
Eid Al-Adha Day 2
Bahrain
Variable
29Fri
Eid Al-Adha Day 3
Bahrain
Variable
1Fri
Labor Day
Egypt
Fixed
26Tue
Arafat Day
Egypt
Fixed
27Wed
Eid al-Adha
Egypt
Fixed
28Thu
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Egypt
Fixed
29Fri
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Egypt
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha
Iran
Variable
1Fri
Labour Day
Iraq
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha Day 1
Iraq
Variable
28Thu
Eid Al-Adha Day 2
Iraq
Variable
29Fri
Eid Al-Adha Day 3
Iraq
Variable
22Fri
Shavuot
Israel
Fixed
1Fri
Labour Day
Jordan
Fixed
25Mon
Independence Day
Jordan
Fixed
26Tue
Arafah
Jordan
Fixed
27Wed
Eid al-Adha
Jordan
Fixed
28Thu
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Jordan
Fixed
29Fri
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Jordan
Fixed
30Sat
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Jordan
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha Day 1
Kuwait
Variable
28Thu
Eid Al-Adha Day 2
Kuwait
Variable
29Fri
Eid Al-Adha Day 3
Kuwait
Variable
1Fri
Labour Day
Lebanon
Fixed
5Tue
Martyrs' Day
Lebanon
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha
Lebanon
Variable
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha
Libya
Variable
1Fri
Labour Day
Morocco
Variable
27Wed
Eid al-Adha
Morocco
Fixed
28Thu
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Morocco
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha Day 1
Oman
Variable
28Thu
Eid Al-Adha Day 2
Oman
Variable
29Fri
Eid Al-Adha Day 3
Oman
Variable
15Fri
Nakba Day
Palestine
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha
Palestine
Variable
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha Day 1
Qatar
Variable
28Thu
Eid Al-Adha Day 2
Qatar
Variable
29Fri
Eid Al-Adha Day 3
Qatar
Variable
26Tue
Arafat (Eid Al-Adha Eve)
Saudi Arabia
Variable
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha Day 1
Saudi Arabia
Variable
28Thu
Eid Al-Adha Day 2
Saudi Arabia
Variable
29Fri
Eid Al-Adha Day 3
Saudi Arabia
Variable
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha
Sudan
Variable
6Wed
Martyrs' Day
Syria
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha
Syria
Variable
1Fri
Labour Day
Tunisia
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha
Tunisia
Variable
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha Day 1
United Arab Emirates
Variable
28Thu
Eid Al-Adha Day 2
United Arab Emirates
Variable
29Fri
Eid Al-Adha Day 3
United Arab Emirates
Variable
22Fri
Unity Day
Yemen
Fixed
27Wed
Eid Al-Adha
Yemen
Variable

Upcoming holidays in Middle East & North Africa

May5
Martyrs' Day
Lebanon
May6
Martyrs' Day
Syria
May15
Nakba Day
Palestine
May22
Shavuot
Israel
May22
Unity Day
Yemen
May25
Independence Day
Jordan
May26
Day of Arafat
Afghanistan
May26
Arafat Day
Egypt

All countries in Middle East & North Africa

Afghanistan
16 public holidays in 2026
Algeria
14 public holidays in 2026
Bahrain
10 public holidays in 2026
Egypt
20 public holidays in 2026
Iran
12 public holidays in 2026
Iraq
12 public holidays in 2026
Israel
9 public holidays in 2026
Jordan
15 public holidays in 2026
Kuwait
9 public holidays in 2026
Lebanon
11 public holidays in 2026
Libya
5 public holidays in 2026
Morocco
18 public holidays in 2026
Oman
9 public holidays in 2026
Palestine
5 public holidays in 2026
Qatar
8 public holidays in 2026
Saudi Arabia
10 public holidays in 2026
Sudan
4 public holidays in 2026
Syria
7 public holidays in 2026
Tunisia
9 public holidays in 2026
United Arab Emirates
12 public holidays in 2026
Yemen
7 public holidays in 2026

About

Middle East & North Africa encompasses 21 countries, each with its own set of national and public holidays. Public holidays vary significantly across the region, reflecting different religious traditions, historical events, and cultural celebrations.

Many countries in Middle East & North Africa observe both internationally recognized holidays — such as New Year's Day and Labour Day — and locally unique commemorative days. Religious holidays are particularly significant and may follow lunar or other non-Gregorian calendars.

FAQ

Middle East & North Africa holiday questions

Why do Eid holidays move in MENA countries?

Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha follow the Islamic lunar calendar and may shift by one or two days depending on official moon-sighting announcements.

Do MENA countries observe the same public holidays?

Many MENA countries share major Islamic holidays, but national days, revolution days, and official holiday lengths differ by country.

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Europe50
Asia Pacific37
Latin America33
Africa47