Jordan Daily – Jordanians are anticipating several public holidays in 2025, based on religious and national occasions. While the government has yet to officially announce the dates, these holidays typically grant time off for public and private sector workers, except for those whose jobs require otherwise.
The holidays are as follows:
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1 – A public holiday marking the start of the new year.
- Eid al-Fitr: Expected from Sunday, March 30 to Wednesday, April 2 – Celebrating the end of Ramadan, subject to lunar sightings.
- Labor Day: Thursday, May 1 – A public holiday honoring workers across various sectors.
- Independence Day: Sunday, May 25 – A national holiday commemorating Jordan’s independence.
- Eid Al-Adha: Expected from Thursday, June 5 to Monday, June 9 – Marking the Islamic festival of sacrifice, with dates contingent on moon sightings.
- Islamic New Year: Thursday, June 26 – A public holiday marking the beginning of the Islamic lunar year.
- Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday: Expected on Thursday, September 4 – A public holiday celebrating the birth of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
- Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25 – A public holiday celebrating Christmas.
Religious holiday dates, such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha, may vary based on the Islamic lunar calendar and government announcements.
