4 holidays · 14 days

Public holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026

The official calendar: 4 holiday periods totalling 14 days, of which 2 depend on the moon sighting and are marked as expected.

Holiday periods4Saudi Arabia

Days off14counting multi-day breaks

Moon-dependent2confirmed by sighting

Checked2026-11-14official source

Saudi Arabia public holidays, 2026
Date	Holiday	Days	Status
22 Feb 2026	Founding Day Fixed 22 February; if it falls on a Friday the holiday is moved to Thursday, if Saturday to Sunday (SAMA).	1	fixed
17 Mar 2026	Eid al-Fitr SAMA official holiday window for financial institutions: 28 Ramadan - 4 Shawwal 1447 (17-23 March 2026); moon-sighting dependent.	7	expected
24 May 2026	Eid al-Adha SAMA official holiday window for financial institutions: 7-11 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 (24-28 May 2026); Eid al-Adha itself expected 27 May. Moon-sighting dependent.	5	expected
23 Sep 2026	National Day Fixed 23 September; if it falls on a Friday the holiday is moved to Thursday, if Saturday to Sunday (SAMA).	1	fixed

Dates in the table are the official calendar; lunar holidays can shift by a day once sighted.

Frequently asked questions

When is Eid al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia in 2026?: The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 17 Mar 2026, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
How many days off do workers get in Saudi Arabia in 2026?: 14 days across 4 holiday periods, as published in the official calendar. Some employers add company days, and weekend rules differ — Saudi Arabia weekends and shift patterns are set by the labour ministry.
Are these dates confirmed?: 2 of the 4 periods are fixed dates set by law. The other 2 follow the Islamic calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting; they are marked "expected" here and may move by one day.

SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdated14 Nov 2026Transcribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.