Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia
Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia (2023-2025): A Comprehensive Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on public holidays in Saudi Arabia from 2023 to 2025. Whether you’re an expat living in Saudi Arabia, planning a visit, or simply learning more about the country’s culture and traditions, this guide will provide valuable insights.
Special Holidays
Saudi Arabia, known for its rich history and vibrant culture, observes several public holidays yearly. These holidays range from religious observances based on the Islamic lunar calendar, such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, to national celebrations like Founding Day and Saudi National Day.
Please note that the dates for Islamic holidays can vary each year and are often confirmed based on the sighting of the moon. This guide provides tentative dates for these holidays to help you plan.
Read on to discover the public holidays in Saudi Arabia from 2023 to 2025 and learn more about the significance of these special days in the Saudi Arabian calendar.
2023:
- Founding Day: February 22 (Wednesday) and February 23 (Thursday)
- Ramadan begins: March 23 (Thursday)
- Eid al-Fitr: April 21 (Friday) to April 26 (Wednesday)
- Arafat Day: June 27 (Tuesday)
- Eid al-Adha: June 28 (Wednesday) to June 30 (Friday) and July 1 (Saturday) to July 2 (Sunday)
- Muharram (Muslim New Year): July 18 (Tuesday)
- Saudi National Day: September 23 (Saturday) and September 24 (Sunday)
2024:
- Founding Day: February 22 (Wednesday)
- Eid al Fitr: April 16 (Sunday) to April 26 (Wednesday)
- Arafat Day: June 23 (Friday)
- Eid al-Adha: June 24 (Saturday) to July 2 (Sunday)
- Saudi National Day: September 23 (Tuesday)
2025:
- Founding Day: February 22 (Saturday)
- Ramadan begins: March 1 (Saturday)
- Eid al-Fitr: March 31 (Monday) to April 2 (Wednesday)
- Arafat Day: June 5 (Thursday)
- Eid al-Adha: June 6 (Friday) to June 8 (Sunday) and July 1 (Saturday) to July 2 (Sunday)
- Saudi National Day: September 23 (Tuesday) and September 24 (Sunday)
Please note that the dates for Islamic holidays such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, and Muharram are tentative and can vary depending on the sighting of the moon.