Leave Policy in Oman

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Understanding leave policies and holiday regulations in Oman is essential for effective workforce management. This guide covers paid and unpaid leave, including public holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and maternity leave. Employers aiming to hire employees from Oman or through an Employer of Record (EOR) in Oman must understand these regulations to maintain compliance.

Quick Reference: Oman Leave Entitlements

Leave Type	Entitlement
Annual Leave	30 calendar days (after 6 months of service)
Sick Leave	Up to 10 days fully paid; extended coverage via Social Security
Maternity Leave (Private)	50 days fully paid (up to 3 pregnancies)
Maternity Leave (Public)	Full salary, up to 5 times per career
Bereavement Leave	2–3 days (130 days for Muslim widows)
Wedding Leave	3 days
Hajj Pilgrimage	15 days (once per employment, after 1 year)
Educational Leave	Up to 15 days
Public Holidays	13+ days annually

Annual Leave (Vacation)

Employees are eligible for 30 calendar days of annual leave, fully paid at their regular salary through standard payroll management. This leave entitlement is granted after completing six months of continuous service with the organization. Unused leave can be rolled over into the next year.

Public Holidays

January 1, 2025 (Wednesday): New Year
January 27, 2025 (Monday): Isra and Mi’raj (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
March 30, 2025 (Sunday): Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
March 31, 2025 (Monday): Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
April 1, 2025 (Tuesday): Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
April 2, 2025 (Wednesday): Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
June 5, 2025 (Thursday): Eid al-Adha (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
June 6, 2025 (Friday): Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
June 7, 2025 (Saturday): Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
June 8, 2025 (Sunday): Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
June 26, 2025 (Thursday): Islamic New Year (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
September 4, 2025 (Thursday): The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative, subject to moon sighting)
November 18, 2025 (Tuesday): National Day

Sick Days

Duration	Pay Rate
First 2 weeks (up to 10 days)	100% paid by employer
Weeks 3–4	75% of regular wages (paid by Social Security)
Weeks 5–6	50% of regular wages (paid by Social Security)
Weeks 7–10	25% of regular wages (paid by Social Security)

Maternity Leave

Oman offers female employees paid maternity leave under both the Labor Law and the Civil Service Law.

Private Sector: The Labor Law (Article 83, Part 5) provides for 50 days of fully paid maternity leave, which can be taken before and after childbirth. This benefit is available to an employee for up to three separate pregnancies while employed by the same organization.
Public Sector: Civil Service Law No. 120/2004 allows female employees to take maternity leave for up to five times throughout their entire career in the public sector. Similar to the private sector, public sector employees receive their full salary during their maternity leave.

Managing maternity leave compliance across countries? Gloroots handles country-specific statutory leave, payroll continuity, and documentation as part of our Employer of Record service. Book a demo to see how we manage Oman maternity compliance end to end.

Bereavement Leave

Immediate Family : Employees are granted three days of leave for the passing of a parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent, or child.
Extended Family : In the case of an aunt or uncle's death, two days of leave are allocated.
Spouse's Death : A working Muslim woman receives extended leave (130 days) upon the loss of her husband.

Personal Leave

Wedding Leave : Employees are entitled to three days of leave to celebrate their wedding.
Hajj Pilgrimage : Employees have the opportunity to take a 15-day leave to perform the Hajj pilgrimage once during their employment, following one year of service.

Educational Leave

Employees pursuing studies at accredited institutions within Oman can request up to 15 days of leave.

Hassle-Free Leave Policy Management in Oman with Gloroots

At Gloroots, we recognize that managing leave policies can be intricate, particularly when expanding your business and hiring globally. Our platform supports adherence to Oman's labor regulations, maintains precise leave balances, processes leave requests, and produces detailed leave reports. Learn more about the benefits of EOR to understand how partnering with Gloroots lets you focus on scaling your business while we manage the complexities of employee leave. Contact us to discover how Gloroots can support your HR processes and improve your operations in Oman.

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