Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2026
Saudi Arabia has 13 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sun 22 Feb | Founding Day Holiday |
| Thu 19 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Fri 20 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Sat 21 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Sun 22 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Mon 23 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| Tue 24 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| Tue 26 May | Day of Arafah |
| Wed 27 May | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Thu 28 May | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Fri 29 May | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Sun 31 May | Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed) |
| Wed 23 Sep | National Day Holiday |
2026 holiday calendar — Saudi Arabia
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Saudi Arabia holidays in 2026 at a glance
Saudi Arabia has 13 public holiday dates in 2026, from Sun 22 Feb to Wed 23 Sep. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with Saudi Arabia public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official announcement, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Saudi Arabia have in 2026?
- 13 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development · python-holidays – open holiday rules