Saudi Arabia Public Holidays in 2021
Saudi Arabia has a total of 14 holidays in 2021. 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 |
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Ramadan begins |
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Saturday, May 8, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public sector holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 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 |
Friday, May 14, 2021 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 21, 2021 | June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday |
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a public sector holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Arafat Day |
Monday, July 19, 2021 | Arafat Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Adha |
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | 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, July 21, 2021 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Saudi National Day |
Thursday, September 23, 2021 | Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| December Solstice |
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
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