Saudi Arabia Public Holidays in 2006
Saudi Arabia has a total of 15 holidays in 2006. 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 | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Adha Holiday |
Thursday, January 5, 2006 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Adha |
Tuesday, January 10, 2006 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday |
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Tuesday, January 31, 2006 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2006 | March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 | June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Saudi National Day |
Saturday, September 23, 2006 | Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| September Equinox |
Saturday, September 23, 2006 | September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Day off for Saudi National Day |
Sunday, September 24, 2006 | Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Wednesday, October 25, 2006 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday (public sector only) |
Monday, October 30, 2006 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (public sector only) is a observance in Saudi Arabia |
| December Solstice |
Friday, December 22, 2006 | December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday |
Tuesday, December 26, 2006 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Adha |
Sunday, December 31, 2006 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
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