Jordan's official holiday list in 2024
As the new year commenced, Jordanians enjoyed their customary official holiday, seizing the opportunity to celebrate with families and friends. Thousands took to the streets in a solidarity march, expressing support for the people in the Gaza Strip enduring 87 days of Israeli Occupation aggression.
Throughout the year, Jordanians anticipate various official holidays, encompassing religious, social, and national occasions, during which both public and private sector workers are exempted from their duties.
Key Public Holidays in Jordan for 2024:
- New Year's Day: January 1, 2024
- Palm Sunday: April 28, 2024
- Easter: May 5, 2024
- Eid al-Fitr: April 10, 2024 (expected three-day holiday)
- Labor Day: May 1, 2024
- Kingdom’s Independence Day: May 25, 2024
- Eid Al-Adha: June 15 to June 19, 2024 (four-day holiday)
- Hijri New Year: July 7, 2024 (date confirmed after sighting the crescent moon)
- The Prophet’s Birthday: September 15, 2024
- Christmas: December 25, 2024
These holidays, spanning religious, cultural, and national events, provide occasions for celebration, reflection, and communal gatherings, contributing to the rich tapestry of Jordan's cultural and social life.
