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Public holidays in Saudi Arabia, 2028
Holiday dates14vs 2027: +2
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Fri・Sat
Breaks of 3+ days3
World rank85 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2028 | Tue | Founding Day Holiday |
| Feb 26, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Feb 27, 2028 | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Feb 28, 2028 | Mon | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Feb 29, 2028 | Tue | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Mar 1, 2028 | Wed | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| May 4, 2028 | Thu | Day of Arafah |
| May 5, 2028 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 6, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 7, 2028 | Sun | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| May 8, 2028 | Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed) |
| May 9, 2028 | Tue | Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed) |
| Sep 23, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | National Day Holiday |
| Sep 24, 2028 | Sun | National Day Holiday (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2028 – Mar 1, 2028 | 6 days | Eid al-Fitr Holiday・Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| May 4, 2028 – May 9, 2028 | 6 days | Day of Arafah・Eid al-Adha Holiday・Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed) |
| Sep 22, 2028 – Sep 24, 2028 | 3 days | National Day Holiday・National Day Holiday (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + National Day Holiday (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
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.