Saudi Arabia Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Saudi Arabia year 2024
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Feb, Thursday | Founding Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 11 Mar, Monday | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Wednesday | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | 10 Apr, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 5 | 11 Apr, Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 6 | 12 Apr, Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 7 | 15 Jun, Saturday | Arafat Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 16 Jun, Sunday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 9 | 17 Jun, Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 10 | 18 Jun, Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 11 | 20 Jun, Thursday | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | 07 Jul, Sunday | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 13 | 22 Sep, Sunday | September Equinox | Season |
| 14 | 23 Sep, Monday | Saudi National Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 21 Dec, Saturday | December Solstice | Season |
Founding Day (22 Feb) : Founding Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Ramadan begins (11 Mar) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Eid al-Fitr (10 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 (11 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (12 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Arafat Day (15 Jun) : Arafat Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha (16 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 (17 Jun) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha Holiday (18 Jun) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Muharram (Muslim New Year) (07 Jul) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Saudi National Day (23 Sep) : Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)