Next Wednesday and Thursday, April 3 and 4, 2019 will be an official holiday for the private sector, according to Oman's Ministry of Manpower.

In a statement, the ministry said: "Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower issued a decision announcing Wednesday 27 Rajab 1440 AH corresponding to April 3, 2019, and Thursday 4 corresponding to 28 Rajab 1440 AH as an official holiday for employees at the private sector's companies and establishments on the blessed occasion of Isra’a Wal Miraj."

"The decision allows employers and employees to agree on compensating this holiday if the necessity arises, as well as compensating employees whose weekly holiday coincides with the mentioned occasion," added the ministry

All employees in the private sector extended their heartfelt greetings and best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on this blessed occasion, praying to Allah the Almighty to protect His Majesty, grant him good health, happiness and a long life, and for the return of this and similar occasions on His Majesty and the Omani people with welfare and blessings.

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