Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2027
Saudi Arabia keeps just 4 public holiday occasions in 2027, and every Hijri date is a projection: the Supreme Court has not yet sighted the moons that fix them. Based on the Umm al-Qura calendar, Eid al-Fitr should fall around Mar 9–11, and Arafat Day plus Eid al-Adha around May 15–18. Founding Day (Feb 22, a Monday) and National Day (Sep 23, a Thursday) are fixed dates. As always, weekends are Friday–Saturday and there is no substitute-day rule. All Islamic dates are marked provisional and subject to moon sighting.
Public holiday occasions
4
Projected longest break
Eid al-Fitr · 5 days
Hijri dates (provisional)
2 (Eid ×2)
Fixed Gregorian holidays
2 (Feb 22, Sep 23)
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Saudi Arabia public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2027 | Monday | Saudi Founding DayFixed Gregorian holiday (first Saudi state founded in 1727). In 2027 it falls on Monday Feb 22 — a weekday off with no substitute-day complications.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Mar 9 – 11 | Tuesday – | Eid al-FitrProjected date (subject to moon sighting). Per the Umm al-Qura calendar, 1 Shawwal 1448 AH corresponds to Tuesday Mar 9, 2027, so Eid would run Mar 9–11. Saudi Arabia usually declares a 4-day Eid al-Fitr holiday, which would extend the break to Friday Mar 12 — together with the Friday–Saturday weekend the actual break could span Mar 9–13. Some forecasters suggest Mar 10–12 instead.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 15, 2027 | Saturday | Arafat DayProjected date (subject to moon sighting). With 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH on Friday May 7, Arafat Day (Dhu al-Hijjah 9) would be Saturday May 15, 2027. Falling on a weekend day, it is not compensated — but it still kicks off the Eid al-Adha break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 16 – 18 | Sunday – | Eid al-AdhaProjected date (subject to moon sighting). Dhu al-Hijjah 10–12, 1448 AH would fall on Sunday–Tuesday May 16–18, 2027, giving a 4-day break from Arafat Day (Sat May 15). Work resumes Wednesday May 19.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 23, 2027 | Thursday | Saudi National DayFixed Gregorian holiday (unification of the Kingdom in 1932). In 2027 it falls on a Thursday; no substitute day applies. Pairing it with Friday–Saturday weekend or annual leave creates a natural 3-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Saudi Arabia long weekends in 2027
Saudi Founding Day
3 daysFeb 20 – 22
Eid al-Fitr break
5 daysMar 9 – 13
Projected (subject to moon sighting). The Eid days (Tue–Thu Mar 9–11) plus the Friday–Saturday weekend, or a 4-day official holiday through Fri Mar 12, would both give a Mar 9–13 break. Exact dates depend on the crescent sighting.
Eid al-Adha break
4 daysMay 15 – 18
Projected (subject to moon sighting). Arafat Day (Sat May 15) plus Eid al-Adha (Sun–Tue May 16–18) is a 4-day break; work resumes Wednesday May 19.
2027: every Hijri date is a projection
Saudi Arabia's Islamic holidays are fixed by crescent sightings announced by the Supreme Court, usually one evening before the holiday starts. Nothing has been announced for 2027 yet, so all Hijri dates here follow the Umm al-Qura calendar: Ramadan 1448 AH begins Feb 8, 2027 and lasts 29 days, making 1 Shawwal 1448 = Mar 9; 1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 = May 7, making Arafat Day (Dhu al-Hijjah 9) = May 15 and Eid al-Adha (Dhu al-Hijjah 10–12) = May 16–18. Actual dates may shift by a day in either direction.
Saudi's no-transfer rule and the Friday–Saturday weekend
Unlike the UAE, Saudi Arabia has no Cabinet-style holiday transfer and no substitute days. A holiday falling on Friday or Saturday (like Arafat Day on Sat May 15, 2027) is simply lost as a paid day off. But the Friday–Saturday weekend works in your favour when a holiday lands on Sunday or Thursday: Eid al-Adha (Sun–Tue May 16–18) becomes a 4-day break, and National Day on Thursday Sep 23 can easily stretch to 3 days with one day of annual leave.
Fixed anchors: Founding Day and National Day in 2027
Two Saudi holidays never move: Founding Day on Feb 22 (the first Saudi state was established in 1727; the holiday was introduced in 2022) and National Day on Sep 23 (the Kingdom was unified in 1932). In 2027, Founding Day falls on Monday Feb 22 — a clean weekday off — while National Day falls on Thursday Sep 23, the ideal position for a 3-day break with the Friday–Saturday weekend. These two dates are safe to plan around years in advance; only the two Eids depend on the moon.
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Official sources & data
- Islamic Calendar 1448 AH – Shawwal (Umm al-Qura): 1 Shawwal 1448 = Mar 9, 2027Visit sourceIslamicFinder
- Hijri Calendar 1448 (Umm al-Qura): Ramadan 29 days, 1 Shawwal = Mar 9, 1 Dhu al-Hijjah = May 7Visit sourceTrueCalendar
- 2027年海湾国家公共假期预测（开斋节3月10日至12日等）Visit source搜狐
- Today's and upcoming holidays in Saudi Arabia (tentative)Visit sourcetimeanddate.com
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Saudi Arabia have in 2027?+
Four public holiday occasions: Founding Day (Feb 22), Eid al-Fitr (projected Mar 9–11), Arafat Day plus Eid al-Adha (projected May 15–18) and National Day (Sep 23). With the Eid breaks and weekends counted, actual days off total roughly 10–12.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Saudi Arabia?+
Projected for Tuesday March 9 to Thursday March 11, 2027 (1–3 Shawwal 1448 AH per the Umm al-Qura calendar), with the Supreme Court confirming the official dates after the crescent sighting in early March. Saudi Arabia usually declares 4 days, which would extend the holiday to Friday Mar 12. Some forecasters suggest Mar 10–12 instead.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Saudi Arabia?+
Projected for Saturday May 15 (Arafat Day) and Sunday May 16 to Tuesday May 18 (Eid al-Adha), 2027 — a 4-day break per the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official dates will be confirmed by the Supreme Court after the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent sighting (around May 6–7).
Why are the 2027 Islamic holiday dates marked provisional?+
Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar and are fixed by crescent sightings announced by the Saudi Supreme Court, usually one day before the holiday begins. For 2027 the dates above are projections from the Umm al-Qura calendar and may shift by one day in either direction once the moons are actually sighted.
Is the Islamic New Year a public holiday in Saudi Arabia?+
No. Saudi Arabia does not list the Islamic New Year or the Prophet's Birthday as paid public holidays — only Founding Day, Eid al-Fitr, Arafat Day with Eid al-Adha, and National Day. This differs from the UAE, where both are public holidays.
How do weekends affect Saudi holidays in 2027?+
Saudi weekends are Friday–Saturday and there is no substitute-day rule, so a holiday on a weekend day is not compensated (Arafat Day on Sat May 15, 2027 falls in this category). Conversely, holidays next to the weekend stretch naturally: Eid al-Fitr (Tue–Thu Mar 9–11) and Eid al-Adha (Sun–Tue May 16–18) both turn into multi-day breaks.
