Events in the year 2026 in Jordan. Incumbents Monarch – Abdullah II Prime Minister – Jafar Hassan
Events January 13 January – The United States designates the Jordanian chapter of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, citing its support for Hamas.
February 28 February – In retaliation for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, Iran launches missiles at surrounding countries, including Jordan.
March 9 March – Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms the deployment of interceptor drones and specialists to help protect U.S. military bases in Jordan amid the 2026 Iran war.
April 5 April – The Jordanian Armed Forces intercept two missiles and two drones from Iran.
June 11 June – The Jordanian Armed Forces intercept an Iranian missile attack on Azraq. 11 June–19 July – Jordan participates at the 2026 FIFA World Cup 23 June – One person is killed while eight others are injured in a crowd crush at a gathering to view a FIFA World Cup match in Amman.
July 21 July – The US announces a trade agreement with Jordan. 24 July – The United States imposes a 10% tariff on Jordan, citing the presence of alleged forced labour in the supply chain. 25 July – The Aqaba Marine Reserve is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
September 9 September – A Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II and approximately eight F-15s are damaged in an Iranian strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. 14 September – An ammonia gas leak at an industrial facility in Aqaba injures 14 people. 28 September — Israel announces that it prevented an attempt to transfer munitions from Jordan to Israel with a drone.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 20–23 March – Eid al-Fitr 5 April – Gregorian Easter 1 May – Labour Day 25 May – Independence Day 26-30 May – Eid al-Adha 16 June – Islamic New Year 25 August – The Prophet's Birthday 25 December – Christmas Day
Deaths
2 January – Saleh Rusheidat, 80, member of the House of Representatives (since 1993). 3 January – Jamil Azar, 89, journalist and broadcaster, founder of Al Jazeera. 4 January – Ali Abu Al-Ragheb, 89, prime minister (2000–2003). 2 February – Ahmad Obeidat, 87, prime minister (1984–1985). 20 June – Sami al-Oraydi, Islamist militant, leader of Hurras al-Din (2018–2025).
References
External links Online calendar