Complete Public Holiday Information for Saudi Arabia - 2026 Holiday Calendar

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Saudi Arabia

Total 16 public holidays

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Holiday List

February

2 holidays

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Wednesday

Ramadan begins

Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

02/18/2026

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Sunday

Founding Day

Founding Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia

02/22/2026

March

5 holidays

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Wednesday

Flag Day

Flag Day is an observance in Saudi Arabia

03/11/2026

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Friday

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

03/20/2026

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Friday

March Equinox

March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)

03/20/2026

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Saturday

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia

03/21/2026

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Sunday

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia

03/22/2026

May

4 holidays

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Tuesday

Arafat Day

Arafat Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia

05/26/2026

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Wednesday

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.

05/27/2026

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Thursday

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia

05/28/2026

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Friday

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia

05/29/2026

June

2 holidays

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Tuesday

Muharram (Muslim New Year)

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.

06/16/2026

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Sunday

June Solstice

June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)

06/21/2026

September

2 holidays

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Wednesday

Saudi National Day

Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia

09/23/2026

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Wednesday

September Equinox

September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)

09/23/2026

December

1 holidays

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Monday

December Solstice

December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)

12/21/2026