2026 Saudi Arabia Holidays

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Saudi Arabia has 16 holidays in total, including 16 public holidays. The busiest month is March with 5 holidays.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Total: 16 | Avg: 1.3

The busiest month is Mar with 5 holidays.

The least active month is Jan with 0 holidays.

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