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Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia in 2018
Upcoming Holidays in Saudi Arabia
National Day
23 September 2018 This National holiday is in 4 days. On 23 September 1932, King Abdulaziz announced the unification of the country as a kingdom
Eid al-Fitr
5 June 2019 This National holiday is in 259 days. The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
6 June 2019 This National holiday is in 260 days. Probable holiday for ongoing celebrations to mark Eid Al Fitr
List of National Public holidays of Saudi Arabia in 2018
| Day | Date | Holiday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | June 15 | Eid Al Fitr | Date to be confirmed. End of Ramadan |
| Sunday | June 17 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | |
| Monday | June 18 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | |
| Tuesday | June 19 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Public sector only |
| Wednesday | June 20 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Public sector only |
| Thursday | June 21 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Public sector only |
| Tuesday | August 14 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Public sector only |
| Wednesday | August 15 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Public sector only |
| Thursday | August 16 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Public sector and banking and insurance sectors |
| Sunday | August 19 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Public sector and banking and insurance sectors |
| Monday | August 20 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Arafat (Haj) Day |
| Tuesday | August 21 | Eid Al Adha | Date varies on Lunar cycle |
| Wednesday | August 22 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | |
| Thursday | August 23 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | |
| Sunday | August 26 | Eid Al Adha Holiday | Public sector only |
| Sunday | September 23 | National Day | The day of the unification of the Kingdom |
Key
| National Holiday | Government/Public Sector |
Notes
- Weekend in Saudi Arabia is Friday and Saturday
Public Holiday News
- 14 August 2018: Eid Al Adha holiday begins today in Saudi Arabia
- 11 August 2018: Dhu al-Hijjah begins tomorrow August 12, Eid al-Adha falls on August 21
- 08 August 2018: 9-day Eid holiday announced for banks, insurance firms in Saudi Arabia
- 14 June 2018: Eid Al Fitr begins tomorrow, Shawwal moon sighted
- 06 June 2018: Saudi Arabia extends Eid Al Fitr holiday