Sunday, June 9, 2024 As the Sultanate of Oman prepares for a nine-day Eid Al Adha holiday, the hospitality sector is buzzing with anticipation. Scheduled from June 16 to June 22, 2024, this extended break is expected to significantly boost tourism, offering a golden opportunity for the hospitality and airline sectors to flourish. According to the Oman media, the Eid Al Adha holiday for 1445 AH will commence on Sunday, June 16, and conclude on Thursday, June 20.
The long weekend effectively begins on Friday, June 14, and continues until Saturday, June 22. This announcement, following the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, applies to employees of the State’s Administrative Apparatus, other legal entities, and private sector establishments. Regular work is set to resume on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
The Ministry of Labour has also clarified that employers can negotiate terms to engage employees during this holiday if necessary, provided they compensate them accordingly. This flexibility allows businesses to maintain operations while respecting the holiday period. Tourism officials and hotel managers are optimistic about the influx of visitors, particularly from GCC countries.
The extended holiday is expected to attract tourists seeking to escape the summer heat, with many likely to visit Oman’s cooler regions like Jabal Akhdar and Dhofar. Arup Singh Deo, Director of Operations and Projects at Al Nahda Hotels & Resorts, expressed that the holiday would be b.