Holidays ยท Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2026
๐ธ๐ฆ Complete list of national and public holidays in Saudi Arabia for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2026 | Founding Day | Sunday | national |
| March 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr ~4 days โ moon sighting |
Saturday | religious |
| May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha ~5 days โ moon sighting |
Thursday | religious |
| September 23, 2026 | National Day | Wednesday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2027 | Founding Day | Monday | national |
| March 21, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr ~4 days โ moon sighting |
Sunday | religious |
| May 28, 2027 | Eid al-Adha ~5 days โ moon sighting |
Friday | religious |
| September 23, 2027 | National Day | Thursday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Saudi Arabia have?
4 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in Saudi Arabia?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in Saudi Arabia?
Generally yes โ banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.
Other countries
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