Saudi Arabia Public Holidays in 2009
Saudi Arabia has a total of 13 holidays in 2009. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2009 | March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2009 | June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Monday, September 21, 2009 | 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 |
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Saudi National Day |
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 | Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday (public sector only) |
Sunday, September 27, 2009 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (public sector only) is a observance in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday |
Monday, November 23, 2009 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Adha |
Saturday, November 28, 2009 | 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 |
Sunday, November 29, 2009 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Friday, December 18, 2009 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2009 | December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
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