Jordan Public Holidays List 2027
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Jordan year 2027
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 (05 Jan) : Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Ramadan begins (08 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr (09 Mar) : 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 (10 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Fitr holiday (11 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Fitr holiday (12 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Jordan (Amman)
Good Friday (26 Mar) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (28 Mar) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (29 Mar) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Orthodox Good Friday (30 Apr) : Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Orthodox Easter Day (02 May) : 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 (03 May) : Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Arafah (15 May) : Arafah is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Adha (16 May) : 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 (17 May) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Adha holiday (18 May) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Eid al-Adha holiday (19 May) : Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
Independence Day (25 May) : Independence Day is a national holiday in Jordan
Muharram/New Year (06 Jun) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Jordan (Amman)
Prophet's Birthday (14 Aug) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Jordan (Amman)
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.
Al Isra' wal Miraj (25 Dec) : Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a optional holiday in Jordan