Jordan Public Holidays List 2023
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Jordan year 2023
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Al Isra' wal Miraj (17 Feb) : Al Isra' wal Miraj is a observance in Jordan
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Jordan (Amman)
Ramadan begins (23 Mar) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Palm Sunday (02 Apr) : Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
Good Friday (07 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (09 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (10 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Orthodox Good Friday (14 Apr) : Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Orthodox Easter Day (16 Apr) : Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Orthodox Easter Monday (17 Apr) : Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Eid al-Fitr (22 Apr) : Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr holiday (23 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Fitr holiday (24 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Fitr holiday (25 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, or May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Independence Day (25 May) : Independence Day is a national holiday in Jordan
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Jordan (Amman)
Arafah (28 Jun) : Arafah is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Adha (29 Jun) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha holiday (30 Jun) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Adha holiday (01 Jul) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Adha holiday (02 Jul) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Muharram/New Year (19 Jul) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Jordan (Amman)
Prophet's Birthday (27 Sep) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Jordan (Amman)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a optional holiday in Jordan