Jordan Guide
Public holidays
Islamic holidays and Ramadan
Islamic religious holidays, based on the Hijra calendar, are marked by widespread public observance. All shops and offices are closed and non-essential services are liable to be suspended. The following dates are approximate, since each holiday is announced only when the moon has been seen clearly by an authorized cleric from Jordan's Ministry of Islamic Affairs. Quoted dates could vary by a couple of days. The start of the holy month of Ramadan is also included here; Ramadan is not a holiday, but since it comprises 30 days of restricted business hours, its first day is a useful date to know.
Mowlid an-Nabawi (Prophet Muhammad's birthday) – 26 Feb 2010; 15 Feb 2011; 4 Feb 2012; 24 Jan 2013.
Eid al-Isra wal-Miraj (Night Journey to Heaven) – 8 July 2010; 28 June 2011; 16 June 2012; 5 June 2013.
Ramadan – begins 22 Aug 2009; 11 Aug 2010; 1 Aug 2011; 20 July 2012.
Eid al-Fitr (3 days) – begins 10 Sept 2010; 30 Aug 2011; 19 Aug 2012.
Eid al-Adha (4 days) – begins 16 Nov 2010; 6 Nov 2011; 26 Oct 2012.
1st of Muharram (Islamic New Year) – 7 Dec 2010; 26 Nov 2011; 15 Nov 2012.