Saudi Arabia Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Saudi Arabia year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Feb, Wednesday | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 2 | 22 Feb, Sunday | Founding Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 11 Mar, Wednesday | Flag Day | Observance |
| 4 | 20 Mar, Friday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | 21 Mar, Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 7 | 22 Mar, Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 8 | 26 May, Tuesday | Arafat Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 27 May, Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 10 | 28 May, Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 11 | 29 May, Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 12 | 16 Jun, Tuesday | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 13 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | Saudi National Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 16 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
Ramadan begins (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Founding Day (22 Feb) : Founding Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Flag Day (11 Mar) : Flag Day is a observance in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Fitr (20 Mar) : 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.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (21 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (22 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Arafat Day (26 May) : Arafat Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha (27 May) : 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 (28 May) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha Holiday (29 May) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Muharram (Muslim New Year) (16 Jun) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Saudi National Day (23 Sep) : Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)