Oman country guide: capital, National Day, and colours
📍 Oman
Theme National Day 2026
Oman is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Muscat, the national observance is National Day on 18 November, and the national colours are red, white and green. 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.
Capital and region
Muscat is the capital. Oman sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Muscat clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is 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. Locally it is called Al-Yawm al-Watani. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red, white and green. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Oman?
The capital is Muscat.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red, white and green.
What does the national day mark?
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.
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