Saudi Arabia Public Holidays in 2026
Saudi Arabia has a total of 14 holidays in 2026. 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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| Ramadan begins |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| Founding Day |
Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Founding Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Flag Day |
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Flag Day is a observance in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 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. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Arafat Day |
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Arafat Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Eid al-Adha |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 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 |
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha Holiday is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| Saudi National Day |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Saudi National Day is a national holiday in Saudi Arabia |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) |
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