Saudi Arabia Public Holidays (2025–2027)
Saudi Arabia again keeps just 4 public holiday occasions in 2026. Eid al-Fitr begins on Friday March 20 after a full 30-day Ramadan — the private and non-profit sectors start their break at the end of the workday on Wednesday Mar 18. Arafat Day (Tue May 26) and Eid al-Adha (May 27–29) form the other big block, and Founding Day (Feb 22) plus National Day (Sep 23) are fixed dates. As always, weekends are Friday–Saturday and there is no substitute-day rule.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20272 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar3 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleMinistry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) & Supreme Court
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Saudi Arabia.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Saudi Arabia Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSaudi Arabia Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Saudi Arabia (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Saudi Arabia?" with next upcoming closures.
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Official sources & data
- Saudi Announces Eid Al-Fitr Private Sector & Stock Trading Holiday (Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development)Visit sourceCairoScene
- Eid Al Fitr 2026: crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid confirmed on Friday Mar 20Visit sourceGulf News
- Today's and upcoming holidays in Saudi Arabia (2026 tentative dates)Visit sourcetimeanddate.com
- 2026年沙特阿拉伯节假日一览表（预测）Visit sourceRili.pro
Frequently Asked Questions About Saudi Arabia Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Saudi Arabia each year?
Saudi Arabia gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Saudi Arabia?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Saudi Arabia holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Saudi Arabia officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Saudi Arabia?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.