Saudi Official Holidays 2026

Official Saudi Holidays in 2026

This page lists the public holidays observed in Saudi Arabia during 2026, helping residents, employers, and travelers plan their year. Knowing the holiday calendar in advance makes it easier to schedule trips, coordinate business closures, arrange school breaks, and time important deadlines around days when many offices and services operate on reduced hours.

The Kingdom recognizes both fixed-date national observances and religious holidays that follow the Hijri lunar calendar. Founding Day is marked on 22 February, while Saudi National Day falls on 23 September each year. Eid al-Fitr concludes the fasting month of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage season. Because the two Eids depend on the lunar calendar, their Gregorian dates move earlier by about eleven days annually compared with the previous year.

Confirming Dates Before You Commit

The precise dates of the Eids are tied to the sighting of the moon and to official government announcements, so they may shift by a day from early estimates. Public-sector and private-sector holiday lengths can also differ, and the government sometimes adjusts breaks to create longer weekends. Use this overview to plan ahead, then verify the final dates through official channels before booking travel or setting firm commitments.