🎉 Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2025
Complete calendar of national and religious holidays with Hijri and Gregorian dates
Next Holiday
Saudi Founding Day
22/02/2026 - 1447-08-24 هـ
Duration: 4 days
Official Holidays
Holiday Days
National
Religious
Complete Holiday Calendar
Eid Al-Fitr Holiday
Eid Al-Fitr holiday, from 25 Ramadan to 7 Shawwal
Eid Al-Adha Holiday
Eid Al-Adha and Hajj season, from 5 to 20 Dhul Hijjah
Islamic New Year Holiday
Islamic New Year 1447
Saudi National Day (93rd)
Anniversary of the unification of Saudi Arabia by King Abdulaziz Al Saud
Saudi Founding Day
Anniversary of the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727
🇸🇦 National Holidays
Saudi National Day (September 23):
Celebrates the unification of the Kingdom by King Abdulaziz in 1932. Official 4-day holiday for public and private sectors.
Saudi Founding Day (February 22):
Celebrates the founding of the First Saudi State by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727. Official 4-day holiday.
🌙 Religious Holidays
Eid Al-Fitr:
Official 13-day holiday from 25 Ramadan to 7 Shawwal. Duration varies by sector.
Eid Al-Adha and Hajj Season:
Official 16-day holiday from 5 to 20 Dhul Hijjah.
Islamic New Year:
Official 3-day holiday for public sector.
Important Information
Notes About Public Holidays:
- Hijri dates are approximate and depend on moon sighting
- Holiday duration may differ between public and private sectors
- Eid holiday dates are officially announced a few days before
- Some government agencies may have special arrangements
Private Sector:
- National Day holiday is mandatory (4 days)
- Founding Day holiday is mandatory (4 days)
- Eid Al-Fitr: As per employment agreement (4-13 days)
- Eid Al-Adha: As per employment agreement (4-16 days)
- Employer must approve religious holidays
Public Sector:
- All mentioned holidays are mandatory
- Full holiday duration is paid leave
- Islamic New Year holiday for public sector only
Tips:
- Plan your holidays early
- Follow official announcements from authorities
- Book travel tickets early to avoid crowds
- Respect local customs during religious holidays