The Arabian Stories, 9 November 2025: Oman’s Ministry of Labour has issued guidelines for the upcoming National Day holidays on November 26 and 27, 2025, confirming compensation arrangements for employees required to work during the official break.

The announcement establishes the two-day holiday period for all government, public sector, and private sector workers across the sultanate.

According to the ministry’s statement, organisations that need to maintain operations during the holiday must provide affected staff with either alternative leave days or additional compensation as specified under current labour regulations.

The directive applies to all employees in government units, legal entities, and private sector establishments throughout Oman. The ministry has emphasised that while work may continue in essential services, employers must ensure proper compensation for staff who work during the designated holiday period.

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