FESTIVALS

HOLIDAYS

January 1 New Year's Day

January 10 Islamic New Year

January 12 Arbor Day

March 20 Prophet's Birthday

May 1 Labour Day

May 25 Independence Day

August 9 Accession of HM Abdullah

August 11 Ascension of Mohammed

June 10 Army Day

October 1 Eid Al Fitr*

November 14 Birthday of Late King Hussein

December 20 Eid Al Adha

December 25 Christmas (Christians only)

December 31 New Year's Eve

Weekend - Friday, Saturday

Some Christian businesses may close on Sunday afternoon