The list of public holidays applicable to both public and private sectors.
•Gregorian New Year: 1 January
•Eid Al Fitr
•Arafah day and Eid Al Adha
•Feast of Sacrifice
•Dhu al Hijjah
•Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year): 1 Muharram
•Prophet Mohammed's birthday
•Commemoration Day: 1 December (previously known as Martyr's Day and was observed on 30 November)
•National Day: 2 and 3 December (2 days).
•*Note: Islamic holidays are determined according to moon sighting.
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