Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026 🇸🇦

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This year, Saudi Arabia observes 13 public holidays , with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Founding Day Holiday on 22. Feb.

Date		Holiday Name
22. Feb		Founding Day Holiday
20. Mar		Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
21. Mar		Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
22. Mar		Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
23. Mar		Eid al-Fitr Holiday (estimated)
24. Mar		Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed, estimated)
25. Mar		Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed, estimated)
26. May		Arafat Day (estimated)
27. May		Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)
28. May		Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)
29. May		Eid al-Adha Holiday (estimated)
31. May		Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed, estimated)
23. Sep		National Day Holiday

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