Ramadan working hours in Oman — 2027
What Oman's labour law says about working hours in Ramadan for private-sector employees: the limit, the article that sets it, who it covers and how overtime works.
The legal limit in Ramadan
| Ramadan limit | For Muslim workers, the maximum working hours during Ramadan are 6 hours a day or 30 hours a week. |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Oman Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023), Article 70 |
| Outside Ramadan | Outside Ramadan the limit is 8 actual hours a day and 40 a week (Article 70). |
| Non-Muslim employees | Not covered — the law limits it to Muslim workers |
Does it apply to non-Muslim employees?
No. Article 70 applies the Ramadan maximum to Muslim workers. Other staff stay on the normal limit unless the employer chooses to give them shorter hours too.
Overtime during Ramadan
Article 71: overtime needs the worker's agreement, and normal plus overtime hours may not exceed 12 a day. It is paid at the basic hourly wage plus at least 25% for daytime hours and 50% for night hours, or the employer may give time off instead.
This page covers private-sector employees under Oman's labour law. For a specific case — shift work, a free zone, a sector exemption — check with the Ministry of Labour.
When does Ramadan 2027 start?(expected)
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr expected on Tuesday, 9 March 2027. Both dates are estimated from the Umm al-Qura calendar: each authority confirms the start by moon sighting, and it can differ by a day. We update this page when the announcement is published.
Eid dates and every other public holiday: Oman public holidays
Frequently asked questions
What are the working hours during Ramadan in Oman?
For Muslim workers, the maximum working hours during Ramadan are 6 hours a day or 30 hours a week. Legal basis: Oman Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023), Article 70. Outside Ramadan the limit is 8 actual hours a day and 40 a week (Article 70).
Do reduced Ramadan hours apply to non-Muslim employees in Oman?
No. Article 70 applies the Ramadan maximum to Muslim workers. Other staff stay on the normal limit unless the employer chooses to give them shorter hours too.
How is overtime paid during Ramadan in Oman?
Article 71: overtime needs the worker's agreement, and normal plus overtime hours may not exceed 12 a day. It is paid at the basic hourly wage plus at least 25% for daytime hours and 50% for night hours, or the employer may give time off instead. This page covers private-sector employees under Oman's labour law. For a specific case — shift work, a free zone, a sector exemption — check with the Ministry of Labour.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Oman?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start on Monday, 8 February 2027, an estimate from the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official start is confirmed by moon sighting and can differ by a day.