Saudi Arabia Public Holidays List 2023
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Saudi Arabia year 2023
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Mar, Tuesday | March Equinox | Season |
| 2 | 23 Mar, Thursday | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 3 | 22 Apr, Saturday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 4 | 23 Apr, Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 5 | 24 Apr, Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 6 | 21 Jun, Wednesday | June Solstice | Season |
| 7 | 28 Jun, Wednesday | Arafat Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 29 Jun, Thursday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 9 | 30 Jun, Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 10 | 01 Jul, Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 11 | 19 Jul, Wednesday | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 12 | 23 Sep, Saturday | September Equinox | Season |
| 13 | 24 Sep, Sunday | Saudi National Day | National holiday |
| 14 | 22 Dec, Friday | December Solstice | Season |
March Equinox (21 Mar) : March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Ramadan begins (23 Mar) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr (22 Apr) : Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (23 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (24 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Arafat Day (28 Jun) : Arafat Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha (29 Jun) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Eid al-Adha Holiday (30 Jun) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha Holiday (01 Jul) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Muharram (Muslim New Year) (19 Jul) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Saudi National Day (24 Sep) : Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
December Solstice (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)