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Whether you’re living in Saudi Arabia or just visiting, it’s important to note these holidays, as some local businesses may be closed. What’s more, it’s a great opportunity to explore the country’s traditions and culture in action.
Read on for Saudi Arabia’s public holidays and other important dates for your calendar.
An overview of public holidays in Saudi Arabia
There are five official public holidays in Saudi Arabia. The most widely celebrated one is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Expect to see fireworks displays, circuses, discount sales, and other events during the celebrations. Workers are entitled to leave for the entirety of the period, and families and friends meet up to exchange gifts.
While Friday is a rest day in Islam, Saudi Arabia does not carry over national holidays to the following Saturday.
There are plenty of other occasions to celebrate throughout the year, however. To find out more, visit our article on the best festivals in Saudi Arabia.
When are Saudi Arabia’s public holidays in 2026?
Some of these dates are subject to change since the Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and moon sightings.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
| 22 February 2026 | Sun | Saudi Founding Day |
| 20–22 March 2026 | Fri–Sun | Eid al-Fitr |
| 26 May 2026 | Tue | Arafah Day |
| 27–29 June 2026 | Sat–Mon | Eid al-Adha |
| 23 September 2026 | Wed | Saudi National Day |
Other important dates in 2026
Some of these dates are subject to change since the Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and moon sightings.
| Date | Weekday | Occasion |
| 15–16 January 2026 | Thu–Fri | Lailat al-Miraj (The Prophet’s Ascension) (tentative date) |
| 18 February 2026 | Wed | Start of Ramadan (tentative date) |
| 11 March 2026 | Wed | Flag day |
| 21 March 2026 | Sat | Mother’s Day |
| 15–16 March 2026 | Sun–Mon | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (tentative date) |
| 26 May 2026 | Tue | Start of Hajj season (tentative date) |
| 16 June 2026 | Tue | Father’s Day |
| 16 June 2026 | Tue | Muharram (Islamic New Year) (tentative date) |
When are Saudi Arabia’s public holidays in 2027?
Some of these dates are subject to change since the Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and moon sightings.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
| 22 February 2027 | Mon | Saudi Founding Day |
| 8-10 March 2027 | Mon-Wed | Eid al-Fitr |
| 15 May 2027 | Sat | Arafat Day |
| 16-18 May 2027 | Sun-Tue | Eid al-Adha |
| 23 September 2027 | Thu | Saudi National Day |
Other important dates in 2027
Some of these dates are subject to change since the Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and moon sightings.
| Date | Weekday | Occasion |
| 5-6 January 2027 | Tue-Wed | Lailat al-Miraj (The Prophet’s Ascension) (tentative date) |
| 7 February 2027 | Sun | Start of Ramadan (tentative date) |
| 6 March 2027 | Sat | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) |
| 11 March 2027 | Thu | Flag day |
| 21 March 2027 | Sun | Mother’s Day |
| 14 May 2027 | Fri | Start of Hajj season (tentative date) |
| 20 June 2027 | Sun | Father’s Day |
| 6 June 2027 | Sun | Muharram (Islamic New Year) (tentative date) |
When were Saudi Arabia’s public holidays in 2025?
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
| 22 February 2025 | Sat | Saudi Founding Day |
| 11 March 2025 | Tue | Flag day |
| 31 March – 3 April 2025 | Mon–Thu | Eid al-Fitr |
| 5 June 2025 | Thu | Arafah Day |
| 6–8 June 2025 | Fri–Sun | Eid al-Adha |
| 23 September 2025 | Tue | Saudi National Day |
Other important dates in 2025
| Date | Weekday | Occasion |
| 27 January 2025 | Mon | Lailat al-Miraj (The Prophet’s Ascension) |
| 1 March 2025 | Sat | Start of Ramadan |
| 21 March 2025 | Fri | Mother’s Day |
| 26–27 March 2025 | Wed–Thu | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) |
| 4–5 June 2025 | Wed–Thu | Start of Hajj season |
| 16 June 2025 | Mon | Father’s Day |
| 26 June 2025 | Thu | Muharram (Islamic New Year) |
When are the school holidays in Saudi Arabia?
Want to know when your children have a day off? Learn more by reading our article on school holidays in Saudi Arabia.
