Amman Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Amman?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Amman mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Amman?

Amman observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Jordan nationally, since Amman doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Amman, Jordan

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for Amman, Jordan? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for Amman.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Amman observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Amman, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Independence Day (Eid al-Istiqlal) on May 25) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Amman, Jordan

This is Jordan's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Jordan's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Amman and the rest of Jordan, not a separate Amman-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Amman

These are Jordan's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Jordan's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Jordan, including Amman. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Independence Day (Eid al-Istiqlal)	May 25	National Public Holiday	Full National Closure	pm.gov.jo

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Amman

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Independence Day (Eid al-Istiqlal)	Tue, May 25, 2027	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Amman

Amman follows Jordan's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Amman, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As Amman's own capital, Amman observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Amman.

Frequently Asked Questions — Amman Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Amman?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Amman mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Amman?

Amman observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Jordan nationally, since Amman doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Amman?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Amman a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Amman differ from the rest of Jordan?

No — public holidays in Jordan are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Amman observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Amman-specific reference, not because Amman has its own separate holiday list.

Does Amman, Amman's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Amman observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Amman and Jordan. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Amman's public holiday dates?

Amman's public holidays are mandated by Jordan's national statutory framework, published via pm.gov.jo — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.