Public holidays in Jordan are a mix of Secular, and religious, meaning that some can change from year to year. The following will be observed in 2004. Some areas of the country choose different holidays in line with local culture.
12 January Arbour Day
02 February Eid Al Adha*
22 February Islamic New Year*
22 March Arab League Day
04 April Palm Sunday
09 April Good Friday
11 April Easter Sunday
12 April Easter Monday
01 May Labour Day
02 May Prophet's Birthday*
25 May Independence Day
11 August King Hussein's Accession
14 November King Hussein's Birthday
14 November Eid Al Fitr (end of Ramadan)*
25 December Christmas Day
* Islamic festivals are dependent on sightings of the moon, and as such are subject to change.
