Holidays and Observances in Saudi Arabia for 2026

What are the main holidays in Saudi Arabia? As with most countries, national holidays in Saudi Arabia generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Saudi Arabia. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 SAUDI ARABIA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
FEBRUARY
Feb 22SundayFounding DayNational
MARCH
Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr (Tentative)National
Mar 21SaturdayEid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative)National
Mar 22SundayEid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative)National
Mar 23MondayEid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative)National
MAY
May 26TuesdayArafat Day (Tentative)National
May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha (Tentative)National
May 28ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
May 29FridayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
SEPTEMBER
Sep 23WednesdaySaudi National DayNational

* Please note that we only provide tentative dates for Islamic holidays. Actual holiday dates are determined by local authorities, and can vary from location to location.