Saudi Arabia Public Holidays in 2022
Saudi Arabia has a total of 17 holidays in 2022. 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 |
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| Founding Day |
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | Founding Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| March Equinox |
Sunday, March 20, 2022 | March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Ramadan begins |
Saturday, April 2, 2022 | 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, April 30, 2022 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Monday, May 2, 2022 | 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, May 3, 2022 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| June Solstice |
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Arafat Day |
Friday, July 8, 2022 | Arafat Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Adha |
Saturday, July 9, 2022 | 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, July 10, 2022 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Saturday, July 30, 2022 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| Saudi National Day Holiday |
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | Saudi National Day Holiday is a public sector holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Day off for Saudi National Day |
Thursday, September 22, 2022 | Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Saudi National Day |
Friday, September 23, 2022 | Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| September Equinox |
Friday, September 23, 2022 | September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| World Cup Win Public Holiday |
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | World Cup Win Public Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| December Solstice |
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
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