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Labor Laws
Saudi labor law mandates a 2-hour daily reduction in working hours for Muslim nationals during Ramadan. Here's what applies and what doesn't.
Ramadan Working Hours 2026 — Legal Requirements
Saudi labor law mandates reduced working hours for Muslim employees during Ramadan, a fixed legal obligation with no room for individual interpretation.
The basic rule
Actual daily working hours are reduced by two hours for Muslim nationals, without any deduction from salary for all working days of Ramadan.
Who the rule applies to
The reduction applies to Muslim employees, both Saudi nationals and expatriates
Non-Muslim employees aren't eligible for the reduction
Pay and obligations
Monthly salary doesn't change — the reduction in hours doesn't affect pay despite the lower actual hours worked.
Common employer mistakes
Not applying the reduction to eligible Muslim employees, creating non-compliance
Confusing which employees qualify when applying the reduction
How Inclusive Solutions helps
We review your payroll schedule before Ramadan to ensure it aligns with the law. Talk to our team.
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