The Foreign National Days Directory

January

  • January 26 - India (Republic Day): India represents one of the largest expatriate communities and oldest trading partners in Oman. This date is heavily celebrated with large cultural festivals and business forums.

February

  • February 23 - Japan (Emperor's Birthday): A formal diplomatic occasion where the Japanese Embassy celebrates its strong ongoing partnerships with Oman, particularly in the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and automotive technology sectors.

March

  • March 03 - Bulgaria (National Day): Commemorating the Liberation of Bulgaria.

  • March 15 - Hungary (National Day): Marking the anniversary of the Revolution of 1848. The Hungarian mission puts a massive emphasis on water management technology and higher education exchanges.

  • March 17 - Ireland (St. Patrick's Day): A widely celebrated cultural event in Oman, typically marked by formal balls, dinners, and events at major international hotels across Muscat.

  • March 20 - Tunisia (Independence Day): Celebrating Tunisia's 1956 independence. Events typically highlight the shared values of political neutrality between Muscat and Tunis, along with "Food Diplomacy."

  • March 23 - Pakistan (Pakistan Day): A major event for the massive Pakistani diaspora in Oman, traditionally marked by official morning flag-hoisting ceremonies and high-end evening diplomatic receptions.

  • March 26 - Bangladesh (Independence Day): Celebrating the independence of Bangladesh. While the date is in March, the formal diplomatic reception in Muscat is often held about a month later in late April.

April

  • April 27 - The Netherlands (King's Day): A highly celebrated event focusing on Dutch culture, often marked by embassy receptions in Muscat wearing orange and emphasizing Dutch-Omani maritime and agricultural ties.

May

  • May 28 - Azerbaijan (Independence Day): Formerly known as Republic Day, this date marks the founding of the first secular democratic state in the Muslim East in 1918. Receptions often focus on the strong energy, tourism, and cultural ties between Baku and Muscat.

June

  • June 02 - Italy (Festa della Repubblica): Commemorates the birth of the Italian Republic. The Italian Embassy in Oman frequently uses this period to highlight Italian design, food diplomacy, and industrial partnerships.

  • Mid-June - United Kingdom (King's Official Birthday): Given the historical and deeply established political and military ties between the UK and Oman, this is always a highly attended diplomatic reception.

July

  • July 03 - Belarus (Independence Day): Unlike many other post-Soviet states, Belarus celebrates its Independence Day on the anniversary of the liberation of Minsk in 1944. Events generally highlight industrial and agricultural equipment partnerships.

  • July 04 - United States (Independence Day): Celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The US Embassy uses this to highlight the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Oman and the US, bringing together major corporate sponsors.

  • July 14 - France (Bastille Day): A major diplomatic event celebrating the French Revolution. Receptions in Oman usually focus on the deep cultural exchange and luxury business sectors shared between France and Oman.

  • July 23 - Egypt (Revolution Day): Egypt has a massive diaspora and a strong cultural footprint in Oman. This day celebrates the 1952 revolution and is a cornerstone for highlighting Arab solidarity and educational partnerships.

August

  • August 15 - India (Independence Day): The second major Indian national holiday, also marked by significant embassy events, community gatherings, and economic partnership announcements.

  • August 24 - Ukraine (Independence Day): Commemorating the 1991 Declaration of Independence. In recent years, these gatherings have heavily emphasized international solidarity, resilience, and humanitarian support.

September

  • September 23 - Saudi Arabia (Saudi National Day): With the opening of the Empty Quarter highway connecting Oman and Saudi Arabia, this day has become increasingly significant for highlighting joint investments and cross-border tourism.

October

  • October 01 - China (National Day): Marks the founding of the People's Republic of China. Given China's massive infrastructure investments in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, this is a critical date for bilateral trade news.

  • October 03 - Germany (Day of German Unity): Marks the reunification of Germany. The German mission in Muscat often pairs this with discussions on renewable energy, engineering, and the green hydrogen initiatives relevant to Oman Vision 2040.

  • October 12 - Spain (Fiesta Nacional de España): A global celebration of Spanish heritage. The Spanish mission in Muscat focuses heavily on cultural exchange, gastronomy, and the rapidly growing tourism bridge between Spain and the Sultanate.

December

  • December 02 - United Arab Emirates (UAE National Day): Oman's closest neighbor and largest trading partner. The celebrations are usually extensive, highlighting the deeply intertwined business, tribal, and cultural roots of the two nations.