2026 holiday calendar
Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2026: Full List & Eid Dates
Every official public holiday in Saudi Arabia in 2026: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day and more - days off, long weekends and which dates are still expected.
Quick answer
2026 public holiday list
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Day | Sun 22 Feb3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Thu 19 Mar - Sun 22 Mar | 4 | Confirmed |
| Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha | Tue 26 May - Fri 29 May5-day break with the weekend | 4 | Estimated |
| National Day | Wed 23 Sept | 1 | Confirmed |
Long weekends in 2026
Founding Day
Fri 20 Feb - Sun 22 Feb · 3 days
Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha
Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May · 5 days
Holiday rules in Saudi Arabia
- Weekend
- Friday-Saturday
- Private vs government
- The HRSD sets private-sector Eid breaks (four days each) and announces National Day and Founding Day; government breaks are usually longer.
- Working on a holiday
- If you work on a public holiday you are paid overtime (wage + 50%) or, if you agree, given a paid day off in lieu. A holiday that falls on your weekly rest day is compensated.
- Legal basis
- Saudi Labor Law Executive Regulations, Article 24
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Saudi Arabia in 2026?
Saudi Arabia has 4 public holidays in 2026: about 10 paid days off across the dated holidays.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Thu 19 Mar - Sun 22 Mar 2026.
When is Eid al-Adha 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Tue 26 May - Fri 29 May 2026 (estimated date).
When is the National Day holiday 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Wed 23 Sept 2026.
What if I have to work on a public holiday?
If you work on a public holiday you are paid overtime (wage + 50%) or, if you agree, given a paid day off in lieu. A holiday that falls on your weekly rest day is compensated.
Are private-sector holidays the same as government holidays?
The HRSD sets private-sector Eid breaks (four days each) and announces National Day and Founding Day; government breaks are usually longer.
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