Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026

How do these holidays affect a working calendar?

The 2026 dates shown here include 6 Monday-to-Friday holidays, 1 Saturday dates and 2 Sunday dates. A Monday-to-Friday calendar subtracts the included weekday dates once. Whether weekend holidays create a substitute day or reduce statutory hours depends on the country, region, employer and working schedule.

A listed national or federal holiday is not automatically a paid day off for every private employer. Check the scope statement above: it identifies the calendar being used and the local exceptions. Observed dates already included in the list must not be added a second time. Employer-specific substitutions and regional holidays need an additional check.

What should be checked before the schedule is finalized?

1. Confirm the workplace’s country and region, plus any sector-specific holiday rules.
2. Choose the actual working weekdays and check official substitute dates.
3. Place approved leave and company closures in the schedule separately from public holidays.
4. Keep the schedule and the record of hours actually worked as separate documents.

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What changes when planning holidays for 2027?

Use the 2027 monthly table to plan next year. Movable holidays and observed dates can fall on different weekdays than in 2026.

Compare the monthly hours in 2026 and 2027