Saudi Arabia Public Holidays List 2027
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Saudi Arabia year 2027
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08 Feb, Monday | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 2 | 22 Feb, Monday | Founding Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 10 Mar, Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 4 | 11 Mar, Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 5 | 11 Mar, Thursday | Flag Day | Observance |
| 6 | 12 Mar, Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 7 | 20 Mar, Saturday | March Equinox | Season |
| 8 | 15 May, Saturday | Arafat Day | National holiday |
| 9 | 16 May, Sunday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 10 | 17 May, Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 11 | 18 May, Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 12 | 06 Jun, Sunday | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 13 | 21 Jun, Monday | June Solstice | Season |
| 14 | 23 Sep, Thursday | Saudi National Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 23 Sep, Thursday | September Equinox | Season |
| 16 | 22 Dec, Wednesday | December Solstice | Season |
Ramadan begins (08 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
Eid al-Fitr (10 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.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (11 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Flag Day (11 Mar) : Flag Day is a observance in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (12 Mar) : Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Arafat Day (15 May) : Arafat Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha (16 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 (17 May) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha Holiday (18 May) : Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia
Muharram (Muslim New Year) (06 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 (22 Dec) : December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)