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Public holidays in Saudi Arabia, 2026
Holiday dates13vs 2025: +0
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Fri・Sat
Breaks of 3+ days3
World rank126 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | Sun | Founding Day Holiday |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Mon | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Tue | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| May 26, 2026 | Tue | Day of Arafah |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 29, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 31, 2026 | Sun | Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Wed | National Day Holiday |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 – Feb 22, 2026 | 3 days | Founding Day Holiday |
| Mar 19, 2026 – Mar 24, 2026 | 6 days | Eid al-Fitr Holiday・Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| May 26, 2026 – May 31, 2026 | 6 days | Day of Arafah・Eid al-Adha Holiday・Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed)
- − Founding Day Holiday (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.