Oman announces 5-day Eid Al Fitr break
Employees should be compensated for working on the holiday, ministry says
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Dubai: Oman has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday for employees in the public and private sectors.
The holiday will begin on Thursday, Ramadan 29, corresponding to April 20, and will conclude on Monday, April 24.
Official work will resume on Tuesday, April 25.
The Ministry of Labour noted that, if necessary, employers may negotiate terms with employees to work during the holiday due to the nature of their jobs.
In such cases, employees should be compensated for working on the holiday.