| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Tuesday, January 01, 2013 |
| Milad un Nabi | Thursday, January 24, 2013 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 29, 2013 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 01, 2013 |
| Labour Day | Wednesday, May 01, 2013 |
| Independence Day in Jordan | Saturday, May 25, 2013 |
| Lailat al Miraj (Night of Ascension) | Wednesday, June 05, 2013 |
| Army Day Jordan | Monday, June 10, 2013 |
| Start of Ramadan | Tuesday, July 09, 2013 |
| Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) | Thursday, August 08, 2013 |
| Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | Tuesday, October 15, 2013 |
| Islamic New Year | Monday, November 04, 2013 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25, 2013 |
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Bank Holidays in Jordan 2013
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on May 22, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Provides a comprehensive list of Jordan’s public and bank holidays observed in 2013.
- Includes both national secular holidays and religious observances following the lunar calendar.
- Essential for traders and financial professionals to plan around market and bank closures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why were there multiple religious holidays like Milad un Nabi and Lailat al Miraj in 2013?
Jordan observes Islamic holidays based on the lunar Hijri calendar, so dates like Milad un Nabi and Lailat al Miraj shift each year.
Do bank holidays align with public holidays in Jordan?
Yes, banks observe national public holidays, including religious festivals, though observance may vary by sector.
How many public holidays were there in Jordan in 2013?
There were approximately 12–14 national and religious public holidays in Jordan in 2013.
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