Festivals & events

41 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.

• New Year's Day (1 January · All regions · National) — National public holiday marking the start of the new year with celebrations across Jordan.
• Amman Winter Festival (All January · Amman · Amman) — Winter celebration featuring cultural performances, art exhibitions, and local cuisine throughout the capital.
• Dead Sea Marathon (All February · Dead Sea · Dead Sea) — International marathon event held at the lowest point on Earth, attracting runners from around the world.
• Aqaba Diving Festival (All February · Aqaba · Aqaba) — Premier diving event showcasing Aqaba's stunning coral reefs and marine life with competitions and demonstrations.
• Madaba Mosaic Festival (All March · Madaba · Madaba Area) — Celebration of Madaba's renowned Byzantine mosaics with exhibitions, workshops, and cultural performances.
• Mother's Day (21 March · All regions · National) — National holiday celebrating motherhood with family gatherings and special observances across Jordan.
• Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts (All March · Jerash · Ajloun & Jerash) — One of the Middle East's premier cultural festivals held among the spectacular Roman ruins of Jerash, featuring music and theatre.
• Easter (All April · All regions · Amman) — Christian holy day widely observed in Jordan with special church services and celebrations, particularly in Christian communities.
• Petra Marathon (All April · Petra · Petra & Wadi Musa) — Unique marathon run through the stunning desert landscape of Petra, combining sport with exploration of ancient Nabataean ruins.
• Labour Day (1 May · All regions · National) — National public holiday celebrating workers' rights and labour achievements across the country.
• Salt Heritage Festival (All May · Salt · Salt) — Celebration of Salt's rich Ottoman and Arab heritage featuring traditional crafts, music, and local cuisine in this historic hilltop city.
• Nakba Day (15 May · All regions · National) — National observance commemorating the Palestinian displacement during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.
• Ramadan (All March · All regions · Amman) — Holy Islamic month of fasting and spiritual reflection, with modified business hours and special evening prayers across Jordan.
• Eid al-Fitr (All April · All regions · National) — Major Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan with family gatherings, special meals, and festive celebrations nationwide.
• Ajloun Castle Festival (All June · Ajloun · Ajloun & Jerash) — Cultural celebration held at the impressive medieval Ajloun Castle featuring local traditions, music, and historical exhibitions.
• Aqaba Summer Festival (All June · Aqaba · Aqaba) — Summer celebration in Jordan's coastal resort town featuring water sports, cultural performances, and beach activities.
• Independence Day (25 May · All regions · National) — National public holiday commemorating Jordan's independence from British mandate rule in 1946.
• Wadi Rum Experience Festival (All July · Wadi Rum · Wadi Rum) — Desert festival showcasing Bedouin culture, traditional music, camel racing, and stargazing in the spectacular red desert landscape.
• Eid al-Adha (All June · All regions · National) — Major Islamic festival commemorating Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, celebrated with feasts and animal sacrifices.
• Islamic New Year (All July · All regions · Amman) — Islamic calendar new year observed with religious gatherings and cultural reflections across Jordan.
• Karak Castle Heritage Festival (All August · Karak · Karak & Moab) — Medieval festival at the impressive Crusader fortress of Karak featuring historical reenactments, music, and local crafts.
• Moab International Festival (All August · Moab · Karak & Moab) — Cultural celebration in the historic region showcasing Jordanian heritage, traditional music, and archaeological significance.
• Jordan Valley Agricultural Festival (All August · Jordan Valley · Jordan Valley) — Celebration of the fertile valley's agricultural heritage featuring traditional farming demonstrations and local produce showcases.
• Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (All September · All regions · Amman) — Islamic religious observance celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad with special prayers and religious gatherings.
• Dead Sea Wellness Festival (All September · Dead Sea · Dead Sea) — Health and wellness festival celebrating the therapeutic properties of Dead Sea waters with spa experiences and wellness activities.
• Amman International Film Festival (All October · Amman · Amman) — Premier film festival showcasing international and Arab cinema with screenings, seminars, and industry gatherings across the capital.
• Jerash Olive Festival (All October · Jerash · Ajloun & Jerash) — Harvest celebration featuring olive picking, traditional oil production demonstrations, and local olive-based cuisine.
• Ajloun Green Festival (All October · Ajloun · Ajloun & Jerash) — Environmental and agricultural celebration in the lush Ajloun region highlighting sustainable farming and local biodiversity.
• Aqaba Heritage Week (All October · Aqaba · Aqaba) — Cultural week celebrating Aqaba's maritime history, trade heritage, and cosmopolitan traditions with exhibitions and performances.
• Petra Festival (All October · Petra · Petra & Wadi Musa) — Celebration of one of the Seven Wonders featuring evening concerts and theatrical performances against the stunning backdrop of Petra's car…
• Madaba Christian Festival (All October · Madaba · Madaba Area) — Religious and cultural celebration honoring Madaba's Christian heritage with church services and community gatherings in this historic pilg…
• King's Birthday (14 November · All regions · National) — National public holiday honoring King Abdullah II with parades, flag displays, and official celebrations throughout the country.
• Amman Design Week (All November · Amman · Amman) — Contemporary arts and design festival featuring exhibitions, installations, and creative performances showcasing local and regional talent.
• Dead Sea Winter Festival (All November · Dead Sea · Dead Sea) — Winter season celebration featuring water sports, cultural performances, and wellness activities in the desert resort region.
• Wadi Musa Food Festival (All November · Wadi Musa · Petra & Wadi Musa) — Celebration of traditional Jordanian and Nabataean cuisine featuring cooking demonstrations and local specialty foods.
• Amman International Jazz Festival (All November · Amman · Amman) — Premier music festival bringing world-class jazz musicians to perform at venues across the Jordanian capital.
• Aqaba International Book Fair (All November · Aqaba · Aqaba) — Regional book fair celebrating Arab literature and publishing with author readings, exhibitions, and cultural discussions.
• Moab Archaeological Festival (All November · Moab · Karak & Moab) — Festival celebrating the region's biblical and archaeological significance with expert lectures and site explorations.
• Christmas (25 December · All regions · Amman) — Christian religious holiday observed with church services and celebrations, particularly significant in Palestinian and Christian communiti…
• Amman Winter Festival (All December · Amman · Amman) — Year-end festive celebration featuring holiday markets, decorative installations, cultural performances, and festive dining throughout the…
• New Year Celebration (31 December · All regions · Amman) — End-of-year celebrations with special events and festivities marking the transition to the new year across Jordan.