National Day 2010 Oman

There are three chains of petrol station in Muscat

For the National Day on 18th November two have pictures of Sultan Qaboos covering their sign board – though Al Maha still has to do anything I think I will still prefer Oman Oil’s version .

 

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It looks as if most of the street decorations have been put up for National Day in Muscat . Normally there are flags – and these will hopefully be up soon.

But when will the holiday in Oman be?

I’m thinking it will be that Ministries will finish work 2nd December – and be back at work on the 11th eg the official holidays will be 4th-8th December inclusive

why?

Its never on the 18th November

Eid for the government ministries could be given so that they are off 15th – 20th November

Main National Day Events will be at the end November (same apples to usual practice on 18th – no holiday ) & Queen Elizabeth’s visit

Could the holidays for Eid and National Day be together ? Not likly.

The Islamic New Year is around the 6th / 7th so that could be a nice time.

The Fireworks championship are also from the 7th December and Oman always has fireworks for the National Day holidays – so what better fireworks than the World Championships.

So all that leaves the holidays to start of December – and to maximize the Government holidays – it will be the 4th onwards (and back in time for the Asian Beach Games)

what do you think ??