Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2027
Saudi Arabia has four official holiday occasions: Founding Day (Monday 22 February), Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and National Day (Thursday 23 September). Eid dates are expected and confirmed by official announcement.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date (2027) | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 22 Feb | Founding Day | |
| Tue 9 Mar | Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal) expected | Expected — depends on moon sighting; may move by a day; the holiday lasts several days |
| Sat 15 May | Arafat Day expected | Expected — depends on moon sighting; may move by a day |
| Sun 16 May | Eid al-Adha (10 Dhu al-Hijjah) expected | Expected — depends on moon sighting; may move by a day; the holiday lasts several days |
| Thu 23 Sep | Saudi National Day |
How Saudi holidays work
Saudi Arabia uses the Umm al-Qura calendar for official purposes, and public holidays are limited to a few occasions. Private-sector entitlements are set by the labour law's executive regulations (four days for each Eid, plus Founding Day and National Day), while the length of the government Eid break is announced by royal order each year — often longer, around a week or more. Banks follow the Saudi Central Bank schedule, which gives 7–11 March and 16–20 May 2027 for the Eid periods.
Founding Day (22 February) commemorates the founding of the first Saudi state in 1727 and became a holiday in 2022.
Travel tips for 2027
Ramadan is expected to begin around 8 February 2027. Hajj takes place around Arafat Day (15 May), when travel to Makkah is restricted to permit holders and flights across the region are busy. See Eid al-Adha 2027.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Founding Day 2027?
- Monday 22 February 2027.
- When is Saudi National Day 2027?
- Thursday 23 September 2027.
- How long is the Eid holiday in Saudi Arabia?
- Private-sector workers get four days for each Eid; government holidays are set by royal order and are usually longer.
Sources: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development · Saudi Central Bank – bank holiday schedule