National Holidays in Saudi Arabia in 2026

When are the next National holidays in Saudi Arabia?

Upcoming Holidays

Foundation Day
Feb 22, . From 2022, this holiday will mark the foundation of the first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam ...
Eid Al Fitr
Mar 19, . The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Mar 20, . Public holiday for ongoing celebrations to mark Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Mar 21, . Public holiday for ongoing celebrations to mark Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Mar 22, . Public holiday for ongoing celebrations to mark Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Adha
May 26, . Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and the day before Eid al Adha. Named after the ...

List of Holidays in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Day	Date	Holiday Name	Type	Comments
Sunday	Feb 22	Foundation Day	National Holiday
Wednesday	Mar 11	Saudi Flag Day	Not A Public Holiday
Thursday	Mar 19	Eid Al Fitr	National Holiday	End of Ramadan
Friday	Mar 20	Eid Al Fitr Holiday	National Holiday
Saturday	Mar 21	Eid Al Fitr Holiday	National Holiday
Sunday	Mar 22	Eid Al Fitr Holiday	National Holiday
Tuesday	May 26	Eid Al Adha	National Holiday	Date to be confirmed. Arafat (Haj) Day
Wednesday	May 27	Eid Al Adha	National Holiday	Date varies on Lunar cycle
Thursday	May 28	Eid Al Adha	National Holiday	Date to be confirmed.
Friday	May 29	Eid Al Adha	National Holiday	Date to be confirmed.
Saturday	May 30	Eid Al Adha	Government Holiday	Date to be confirmed. Public sector only
Sunday	May 31	Eid Al Adha	Government Holiday	Date to be confirmed. Public sector only
Wednesday	Sep 23	National Day	National Holiday	The day of the unification of the Kingdom

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The official weekend for the public sector and some private sectors is on Friday and Saturday.

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