Oman declares holiday for public and private schools on Feb 25

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Oman’s Ministry of Education has declared Sunday, February 25 a holiday for all educational institutions, including public and private schools in celebration of Omani Teacher’s Day.

The announcement follows Royal Orders issued by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik designating February 24 as a day off for educators and administrative staff in the educational sector.

“On the occasion of Omani Teacher’s Day, which falls on February 24, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has kindly requested that this day every year be an official day off for all male and female teachers and those holding related teaching and administrative positions in public and private schools,” the Ministry of Education said in a statement.

The ministry highlighted that if February 24 falls on a weekend or any scheduled day off, the holiday will be observed on an alternative day. Consequently, February 25 has been chosen as the holiday this year.

The decision seeks to honour the contributions of educators to the sultanate and provide them with a well-deserved break.

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