Saudi Arabia Public Holidays in 2016
Saudi Arabia has a total of 14 holidays in 2016. 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 |
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Ramadan begins |
Monday, June 6, 2016 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 20, 2016 | June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 | 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 |
Thursday, July 7, 2016 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday |
Saturday, September 10, 2016 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Adha |
Monday, September 12, 2016 | 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 |
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Day off for Saudi National Day |
Thursday, September 22, 2016 | Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| September Equinox |
Thursday, September 22, 2016 | September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Saudi National Day |
Friday, September 23, 2016 | Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Monday, October 3, 2016 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| December Solstice |
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
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