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Saudi Arabia : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months

  • Currency: Riyal (SAR)
  • Internet extension: .sa - Telephone code: +966 - International dialing code: 00
    Businesses & banks usually do not close more than 3 days in a row - GMT offset: +3 (DST: no)
  • Weekend: Friday & Saturday
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    Thursday March 2, 2023Mid-term holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Saturday March 11, 2023Flag DaySecular holiday
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    Sunday March 12, 2023Mid-term holiday (end)School holidays
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    Sunday March 19, 2023F1 Grand PrixSports events
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    Sunday March 19, 2023Mid-term holiday (end)School holidays
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    Tuesday March 21, 2023Mother's DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Tuesday March 21, 2023Mothers' Daycards/flowers
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    Thursday March 23, 2023Start of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)Events, celebrations...
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    Thursday April 13, 2023Ramadan holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Sunday April 16, 2023Civil Servants holidaySecular holiday
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    Monday April 17, 2023Civil Servants holidaySecular holiday
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    Tuesday April 18, 2023Civil Servants holidaySecular holiday
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    Wednesday April 19, 2023Civil Servants holidaySecular holiday
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    Thursday April 20, 2023End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Friday April 21, 2023End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Saturday April 22, 2023End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Sunday April 23, 2023End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Monday April 24, 2023Civil Servants holidayMuslim, Sufi
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    Tuesday April 25, 2023Civil Servants holidayMuslim, Sufi
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    Thursday April 27, 2023Ramadan holiday (end)School holidays
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    Wednesday June 21, 2023Fathers' DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Thursday June 22, 2023Summer holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Saturday June 24, 2023Civil Servants holidayMuslim, Sufi
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    Sunday June 25, 2023Civil Servants holidayMuslim, Sufi
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    Monday June 26, 2023Civil Servants holidayMuslim, Sufi
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    Tuesday June 27, 2023Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Wednesday June 28, 2023Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Thursday June 29, 2023Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Friday June 30, 2023Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Saturday July 1, 2023Civil Servants holidayMuslim, Sufi
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    Sunday July 2, 2023Civil Servants holidayMuslim, Sufi
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    Wednesday July 19, 2023El am Hejir New Year (may be changed to the nearest day)Events, celebrations...
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    Sunday September 10, 2023Summer holiday (end)School holidays
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    Saturday September 23, 2023National DayNational Day
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    Sunday September 24, 2023Optional holidaySecular holiday
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    Friday September 29, 2023Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Mid-term holiday (beginning)

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    Thursday March 2, 2023
    School holidays :

    Flag Day

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    Saturday March 11, 2023
    Secular holiday : Based on March 11, 1937, when the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud adopted the official form of the flag that still exists today. The royal decree stated that the renewal of Flag Day came “based on the value of the national flag that extends throughout the history of the Saudi state since its founding in 1139 AH corresponding to 1727 AD, which symbolizes the testimony of monotheism in the middle of which is the message of peace and Islam on which this blessed state was based, and the sword symbolizes strength and pride.” The height of wisdom and stature. from 2023

    Mid-term holiday (end)

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    Sunday March 12, 2023
    School holidays :

    F1 Grand Prix

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    Sunday March 19, 2023
    Sports events : Https://f1calendar.com/ in Jeddah 2023 edition confirmed

    Mid-term holiday (end)

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    Sunday March 19, 2023
    School holidays :

    Mother's Day

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    Tuesday March 21, 2023
    Culture :

    Mothers' Day

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    Tuesday March 21, 2023
    cards/flowers : Ruz-e Madar in Arabic

    Start of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Thursday March 23, 2023
    Culture :

    Ramadan holiday (beginning)

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    Thursday April 13, 2023
    School holidays :

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Sunday April 16, 2023
    Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Monday April 17, 2023
    Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Tuesday April 18, 2023
    Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Wednesday April 19, 2023
    Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Thursday April 20, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Friday April 21, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Saturday April 22, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    End of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Sunday April 23, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Monday April 24, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Tuesday April 25, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Ramadan holiday (end)

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    Thursday April 27, 2023
    School holidays :

    Fathers' Day

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    Wednesday June 21, 2023
    Culture :

    Summer holiday (beginning)

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    Thursday June 22, 2023
    School holidays :

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Saturday June 24, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Sunday June 25, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Monday June 26, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Tuesday June 27, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Wednesday June 28, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Thursday June 29, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Eid-ul-Adha - Feast of the Sacrifice (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Friday June 30, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Saturday July 1, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    Civil Servants holiday

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    Sunday July 2, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

    El am Hejir New Year (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Wednesday July 19, 2023
    Culture :

    Summer holiday (end)

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    Sunday September 10, 2023
    School holidays :

    National Day

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    Saturday September 23, 2023
    Secular holiday : In 1747 the ruler of the central Arabian Peninsula, Muhammad Bin Saud, formed an alliance with Muslim scholar Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahab, which led to the founding of the modern state. The Al-Saud family ruled throughout the XIX century. In 1902, Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Saud recaptured Riyadh from the Al-Rashid and united the numerous tribes into one nation. The foundation of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took place on September 23, 1932.

    Optional holiday

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    Sunday September 24, 2023
    Secular holiday :

    Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Friday September 29, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :