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Public Holiday Calendar

Public Holidays in Jordan for 2027

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Holiday dates


Date Holiday Type
2027-01-01 New Year's Day National
2027-01-05 Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) National
2027-03-09 Eid al-Fitr (estimated) National
2027-03-10 Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) National
2027-03-11 Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated) National
2027-05-01 Labor Day National
2027-05-15 Day of Arafah (estimated) National
2027-05-16 Eid al-Adha (estimated) National
2027-05-17 Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) National
2027-05-18 Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated) National
2027-05-25 Independence Day National
2027-06-06 Islamic New Year (estimated) National
2027-08-14 Prophet's Birthday (estimated) National
2027-12-25 Christmas Day; Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) National

How many public holidays does Jordan have in 2027?

Jordan has 14 public holidays in 2027: 14 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 25 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, July, September, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.

Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Jordan's public holiday count compares.

For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.

Long weekends in Jordan 2027

Jordan's public holidays create 3 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.

  • Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
  • Tue 9 - Thu 11 March: Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (3-day weekend, Tuesday 9 March to Thursday 11 March).
  • Sat 15 - Tue 18 May: Day of Arafah (estimated) (4-day weekend, Saturday 15 May to Tuesday 18 May).

The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.

Observed and substitute holidays in Jordan 2027

A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.

In 2027 no public holiday in Jordan is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.

Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.

Public holidays in Jordan: is your date a holiday in 2027?

Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Jordan in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.

For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Jordan.

More to explore: browse public holidays by country.

About these holidays in Jordan (2027)

Our Jordan public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.

New Year's Day

New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.

Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated)

Isra and Mi'raj commemorates the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension through the heavens, observed on the twenty seventh day of Rajab. It is a public holiday in several Muslim majority countries, marked with evening prayers, recitations and storytelling. The Gregorian date moves about eleven days earlier each year, so calendars list it as estimated until the moon sighting confirms it.

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)

This is the second or third day of the Eid al-Fitr public holiday, which closes the month of Ramadan. Many Muslim majority countries extend the celebration over two or three days so that families can travel and gather. As with the first day, the date depends on the sighting of the Shawwal moon and therefore remains estimated until confirmed. Celebrations centre on shared meals, visiting relatives and giving to charity.

Labor Day

Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.

Official sources & last checked

Holiday dates on this page are compiled from public holiday datasets and reviewed by our editorial team. Last checked: .

Holiday observance can vary by region and employer. Confirm critical dates with the relevant authority.