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2026 Saudi Arabia Holidays

See public holidays in Saudi Arabia for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

16

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

5 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Saudi National Day

84 days away

About Saudi Arabia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Saudi Arabia observes a number of significant holidays, many of which are tied to the Islamic lunar calendar. The year includes observances such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, which are central to the Muslim faith. Additionally, national observances like Founding Day and Saudi National Day are celebrated. The year also marks astronomical events like solstices and equinoxes.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan begins
February 22, 2026SundayFounding Day
March 11, 2026WednesdayFlag Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday
May 26, 2026TuesdayArafat Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha Holiday
June 16, 2026TuesdayMuharram (Muslim New Year)
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
September 23, 2026WednesdaySaudi National Day
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice

Planning around Saudi Arabia holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays follow a lunar calendar, so their dates can shift annually.
  • Several holidays, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, may extend over multiple days.
  • Check the selected year for the precise dates of Islamic observances.
  • Astronomical events are fixed but may not always align with public holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Saudi Arabia in 2026 shows a concentration of events in the early spring, particularly in March, which includes major Islamic celebrations and national observances. Another cluster of holidays occurs in late May, marking significant Islamic festivals.

The middle of the year sees a more dispersed pattern, with the Muslim New Year in June and Saudi National Day in September. The year concludes with the December solstice, a fixed astronomical event.

The calendar is characterized by periods of intense holiday activity, especially around major religious festivals, interspersed with quieter months.

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