| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-22 | Founding Day Holiday | National |
| 2026-03-19 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National |
| 2026-03-22 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-03-24 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-05-26 | Day of Arafah | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National |
| 2026-05-28 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National |
| 2026-05-29 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National |
| 2026-05-31 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-09-23 | National Day Holiday | National |
How many public holidays does Saudi Arabia have in 2026?
Saudi Arabia has 13 public holidays in 2026: 10 national holidays, 3 substitute days. The dates run from 22 February 2026 to 23 September 2026, and no public holiday falls in January, April, June, July, August, October, November, December. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Saudi Arabia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Saudi Arabia 2026
Saudi Arabia's public holidays create 2 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 19 - Tue 24 March: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (6-day weekend, Thursday 19 March to Tuesday 24 March).
- Tue 26 - Sun 31 May: Day of Arafah (6-day weekend, Tuesday 26 May to Sunday 31 May).
Observed and substitute holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 23 March 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 24 March 2026 (Tuesday) - given as the day off for Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 31 May 2026 (Sunday) - given as the day off for Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Saudi Arabia: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Saudi Arabia in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 22 February 2026 is Founding Day Holiday, a public holiday in Saudi Arabia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Saudi Arabia (2026)
Our Saudi Arabia public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, begins on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It honours the devotion of Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Families that can afford it sacrifice a sheep, goat, cow or camel and divide the meat into portions for family, friends and the poor.
National Day Holiday
National Day is a country's principal annual celebration of nationhood, often marking independence, unification, the adoption of a constitution, or the birthday of a head of state. The date and the event it commemorates are specific to each country, and in some places several National Days exist. Observances commonly includeofficial ceremonies, military parades, fireworks and cultural performances that highlight national identity.