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2026 market holidays

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MSX (Muscat Securities Market) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Muscat Securities Market (MSX) has 15 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 15 full-day closures. The next full closure is National Day on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Regular trading runs 10:00–13:00 GMT+4, Sunday – Thursday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 15
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Nov18
National Day
Wed · market closed all day
Nov19
National Day Holiday
Thu · market closed all day
Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day

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Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule15 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20263 full closures
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 15, 2026Thursday	Accession Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 27, 2026Tuesday	Isra'a Wal Mi'raj (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20264 full closures
Mar 20, 2026Friday	Eid Al Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 21, 2026Saturday	Eid Al Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 22, 2026Sunday	Eid Al Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Mar 23, 2026Monday	Eid Al Fitr (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20264 full closures
May 27, 2026Wednesday	Eid Al Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 28, 2026Thursday	Eid Al Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 29, 2026Friday	Eid Al Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 30, 2026Saturday	Eid Al Adha (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
June 20261 full closure
Jun 16, 2026Tuesday	Islamic New Year (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20261 full closure
Aug 25, 2026Tuesday	Prophet's Birthday (Estimated)	Full closurepassed	Closed
November 20262 full closures
Nov 18, 2026Wednesday	National Day	Full closure	Closed
Nov 19, 2026Thursday	National Day Holiday	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 MSX Holidays

2026 Muscat Securities Market Holidays Calendar

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About MSX Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 10:00 – 13:00 (Asia/Muscat)

Country: Oman

Time Zone: Asia/Muscat

Currency: OMR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MSX closed on weekends?

Yes, MSX is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Sunday – Thursday only.

Does MSX close for lunch?

No, MSX does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.