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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
16
Friday
Al Isra' wal Miraj
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.
01/16/2026
February
19
Thursday
Ramadan begins
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
02/19/2026
March
20
Friday
Eid al-Fitr
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.
03/20/2026
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Jordan (Amman)
03/20/2026
21
Saturday
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
03/21/2026
22
Sunday
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
03/22/2026
23
Monday
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Eid al-Fitr holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
03/23/2026
April
03
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
04/03/2026
05
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
04/05/2026
06
Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
04/06/2026
10
Friday
Orthodox Good Friday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
04/10/2026
12
Sunday
Orthodox Easter Day
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
04/12/2026
13
Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
04/13/2026
May
01
Friday
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
25
Monday
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Jordan
05/25/2026
26
Tuesday
Arafah
Arafah is a national holiday in Jordan
05/26/2026
27
Wednesday
Eid al-Adha
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.
05/27/2026
28
Thursday
Eid al-Adha holiday
Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
05/28/2026
29
Friday
Eid al-Adha holiday
Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
05/29/2026
30
Saturday
Eid al-Adha holiday
Eid al-Adha holiday is a national holiday in Jordan
05/30/2026
June
16
Tuesday
Muharram/New Year
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
06/16/2026
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Jordan (Amman)
06/21/2026
August
25
Tuesday
Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
08/25/2026
September
23
Wednesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Jordan (Amman)
09/23/2026
December
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Jordan (Amman)
12/21/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
26
Saturday
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a optional holiday in Jordan
12/26/2026
