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Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2026 — Full Calendar for Employers

Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2026 — Full Calendar for Employers

Saudi Arabia's 2026 holiday calendar mixes fixed national dates with moon-sighting-dependent Islamic holidays. Here's what to plan around.

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Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2026 — Full Calendar

Payroll and staffing planning starts with knowing the holiday calendar, some fixed, some dependent on the Hijri lunar calendar.

Fixed holidays

  • Founding Day: 22 February 2026

  • Saudi National Day: 23 September 2026

Tentative Islamic holidays

  • Eid Al-Fitr: starting around 20 March 2026 (4-day official holiday)

  • Day of Arafat and Eid Al-Adha: starting around 27 May 2026

Why this matters for payroll and planning

Hijri dates depend on the lunar calendar and aren't confirmed until official moon-sighting announcements. This makes flexibility essential for precise leave planning.

What employers should do now

  • Check official dates close to each holiday to confirm before finalizing the leave schedule

  • Build flexibility into payroll timing for the official announcement

How Inclusive Solutions helps

We update your Saudi holiday calendar precisely and confirm it as official announcements land. Talk to our team.

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