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
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Thursday, January 5, 2006
Eid al-Adha
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Muharram (Muslim New Year)
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2006
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Saudi National Day
Saturday, September 23, 2006
September Equinox
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Day off for Saudi National Day
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Eid al-Fitr
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (public sector only)
Monday, October 30, 2006
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2006
Eid al-Adha Holiday
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Eid al-Adha
Sunday, December 31, 2006