Saudi Arabia has a total of 13 holidays in 2005. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Eid al-Adha
Friday, January 21, 2005
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Muharram (Muslim New Year)
Thursday, February 10, 2005
March Equinox
Sunday, March 20, 2005
June Solstice
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Day off for Saudi National Day
Thursday, September 22, 2005
September Equinox
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Saudi National Day
Friday, September 23, 2005
Eid al-Fitr
Friday, November 4, 2005
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Saturday, November 5, 2005
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (public sector only)
Thursday, November 10, 2005
December Solstice
Wednesday, December 21, 2005