2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in Saudi Arabia
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has 253 working days and 12 public holidays in 2026, with a Friday – Saturday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Saudi Arabia operates on UTC+3 with standard business hours 08:00–16:00 and a friday – saturday weekend. In 2026, there are 253 standard working days and 12 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays — potentially delaying payment settlement by 1–3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Saudi Arabia's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2026 holidays with local agents in advance.
⚠️ Founding Day & Two Major Religious Breaks
Saudi Arabia grants ~9 days (including weekends) for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the year's longest breaks. Founding Day (Feb 22) was added in 2021. Government and banks close on all public holidays, affecting logistics.
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Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-02-22 | Sun | يوم التأسيس Founding Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-03-19 | Thu | عطلة عيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-03-20 | Fri | عيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-03-21 | Sat | عطلة عيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-03-22 | Sun | عطلة عيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-03-23 | Mon | عطلة عيد الفطر Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-26 | Tue | يوم عرفة Arafat Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-27 | Wed | عيد الأضحى Eid al-Adha | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-28 | Thu | عطلة عيد الأضحى Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-29 | Fri | عطلة عيد الأضحى Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-30 | Sat | عطلة عيد الأضحى Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-09-23 | Wed | اليوم الوطني National Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Saudi Arabia in 2026?
In 2026, Saudi Arabia has 253 working days, 100 weekend days, and 12 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Saudi Arabia?
The official weekend in Saudi Arabia is Friday and Saturday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Saudi Arabia have in 2026?
Saudi Arabia has 12 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Saudi Arabia?
Banks in Saudi Arabia are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Why is the weekend Friday-Saturday in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia and most Gulf states follow the Islamic tradition where Friday is the day of congregational prayer (Jumu'ah). The weekend is therefore set to Friday–Saturday. This is important for cross-border shipping and international meeting scheduling.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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