Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Muscat
Planning guide for standard business hours in Muscat, Oman, covering offices, banks, government, retail, and dining across the local Sunday-to-Thursday workweek.
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Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PMCommercial offices and private sector businesses across Muscat.
MonToday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private sector working day.
Tue
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private sector working day.
Wed
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private sector working day.
Thu
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Final working day of the official workweek.
Fri
Closed
Official weekend.
Sat
Closed
Official weekend.
Sun
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
First working day of the official workweek.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Oman
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Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Sunday-to-Thursday Workweek
Oman uses a Sunday-to-Thursday official workweek across public and corporate sectors. Friday and Saturday form the weekend rest days.
Ramadan Operating Rules
During Ramadan, standard working hours in government offices and private companies are reduced by law to 6 hours per day.
Friday Prayer Adjustments
Traditional markets like Muttrah Souq pause during Friday afternoon prayers around midday, while large modern malls operate continuously.
Traditional Market Split Hours
Neighborhood street shops and traditional souqs often close for an afternoon siesta from 13:00 to 16:30 before reopening in the evening.
Main Banking Hours
Main bank branches close by early afternoon at 14:00, though electronic banking and specialized mall kiosks operate late.