Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026 + Free Staff Planning Template

Complete list of official public holidays and free downloadable staff planning templates

Official Public Holidays

9 holidays in Saudi Arabia for 2026

Holiday	Date	Day	Applies To
Founding Day Founding Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia	February 22	Sunday	Nationwide
Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fa...	March 20	Friday	Nationwide
Eid al-Fitr Holiday Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia	March 21	Saturday	Nationwide
Eid al-Fitr Holiday Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia	March 22	Sunday	Nationwide
Arafat Day Arafat Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia	May 26	Tuesday	Nationwide
Eid al-Adha Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijj...	May 27	Wednesday	Nationwide
Eid al-Adha Holiday Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia	May 28	Thursday	Nationwide
Eid al-Adha Holiday Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia	May 29	Friday	Nationwide
Saudi National Day Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia	September 23	Wednesday	Nationwide

Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in Saudi Arabia.

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About Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia

Public holidays in Saudi Arabia are significant events that reflect the cultural and religious values of the nation. The Kingdom observes several public holidays, including the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as well as the Saudi National Day, celebrated on September 23rd each year. These holidays provide employees with time off to spend with family and engage in traditional festivities. Understanding the public holiday calendar is crucial for effective absence management and staff leave planning, ensuring that businesses can maintain productivity while respecting the cultural practices of their workforce.