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The official calendar: 4 holiday periods totalling 12 days, of which 2 depend on the moon sighting and are marked as expected.
Holiday periods4Saudi Arabia
Days off12counting multi-day breaks
Moon-dependent2confirmed by sighting
Checked2026-11-14official source
| Date | Holiday | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2027 | Founding Day Fixed 22 February. | 1 | fixed |
| 7 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr SAMA official holiday window: 28 Ramadan - 3 Shawwal 1448 (7-11 March 2027); Eid al-Fitr expected 9-10 March. Projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 5 | expected |
| 16 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha SAMA official holiday window: 10-14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 (16-20 May 2027). Projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 5 | expected |
| 23 Sep 2027 | National Day Fixed 23 September. | 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 2027?
- The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 7 Mar 2027, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
- How many days off do workers get in Saudi Arabia in 2027?
- 12 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.
Other years and countries
Saudi Arabia 2026calendar →UAE 2027calendar →Qatar 2027calendar →Kuwait 2027calendar →Oman 2027calendar →Bahrain 2027calendar →
SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdatedTranscribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.