Public holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026 and 2027
Saudi Arabia has 12 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 22, 2026 | Founding Day Holiday |
| Thu, Mar 19, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Sun, Mar 22, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Mon, Mar 23, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| Tue, Mar 24, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| Tue, May 26, 2026 | Day of Arafah |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Thu, May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Fri, May 29, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Sun, May 31, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed) |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | National Day Holiday |
Public holidays in Saudi Arabia 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Founding Day Holiday |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) |
| Sat, May 15, 2027 | Day of Arafah |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Eid al-Adha Holiday (observed) |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 | National Day Holiday |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Saudi Arabia have in 2027?
12 days in 2027 are public holidays in Saudi Arabia, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Saudi Arabia?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Saudi Arabia?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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