Oman marks National Day on 18 November 2026 (AR)
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National Day 2026 has been marked in Oman.
Theme National Day 2026
Oman observes National Day on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. Oman's National Day is 18 November, the birthday of Sultan Qaboos. The modern renaissance of the state is dated to his accession in 1970. Official ceremonies are centred on Muscat. Counted from 1940, 2026 is 86 years on.
When Oman observes National Day in 2026 (AR)
Wednesday, 18 November 2026 is the 2026 date. The countdown on this page uses Asia/Muscat, so it matches local midnight in Muscat When that date passes, this page moves to the next year on its own.
What the day marks
Oman's National Day is 18 November, the birthday of Sultan Qaboos. The modern renaissance of the state is dated to his accession in 1970. Counted from 1940, 2026 is 86 years on. The local name most often heard is Al-Yawm al-Watani.
How the day is marked
In Muscat the day usually opens with the flag and the national anthem, then official messages and public gatherings. The national colours are red, white and green. Families, schools and overseas communities use those colours in dress, lights and decorations.
A note on the name of the day
Oman calls this observance National Day. That name is kept here even when the history is a constitution, a union, a liberation or a national feast rather than a break from colonial rule.
Independence Day FAQs
When is Oman National Day in 2026?
It falls on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
What does Oman mark on this date?
Oman's National Day is 18 November, the birthday of Sultan Qaboos. The modern renaissance of the state is dated to his accession in 1970.
Where are the main ceremonies?
National ceremonies are centred on Muscat. Communities also mark the day in other cities and abroad.
How many years does 2026 represent?
Counted from 1940, 2026 is 86 years on.
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