Saudi Arabia Public Holidays in 2023
Saudi Arabia has a total of 21 holidays in 2023. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information displayed 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 |
|---|---|
| Founding Day | Wednesday, February 22, 2023 |
| Founding Day Public Sector Holiday | Thursday, February 23, 2023 |
| Flag Day | Saturday, March 11, 2023 |
| March Equinox | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 |
| Ramadan begins | Thursday, March 23, 2023 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, April 21, 2023 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Saturday, April 22, 2023 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Sunday, April 23, 2023 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Monday, April 24, 2023 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Tuesday, April 25, 2023 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Wednesday, April 26, 2023 |
| June Solstice | Wednesday, June 21, 2023 |
| Arafat Day | Tuesday, June 27, 2023 |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, June 28, 2023 |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Thursday, June 29, 2023 |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Friday, June 30, 2023 |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Wednesday, July 19, 2023 |
| Saudi National Day | Saturday, September 23, 2023 |
| September Equinox | Saturday, September 23, 2023 |
| Day off for Saudi National Day | Sunday, September 24, 2023 |
| December Solstice | Friday, December 22, 2023 |