Saudi Arabia has 12 public holidays in 2027; 10 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 250 working days in the year. The first is Founding Day on February 22 and the last is Saudi National Day on September 23.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
March 8 – March 13 (6 days): Eid al-Fitr
May 14 – May 19 (6 days): Eid al-Adha
September 23 – September 25 (3 days): Saudi National Day
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
21
February
19
1
March
19
4
April
21
May
18
4
June
22
July
21
August
23
September
21
1
October
21
November
22
December
22
Total
250
10
Notes
Eid holidays for the private sector can be shorter.
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Holidays that follow the lunar calendar are calculated in advance and can move by a day when the official date is announced.
Common questions
How many public holidays does Saudi Arabia have in 2027?
12 nationwide public holidays, of which 10 fall on a working day (250 working days in total).
What is the first long weekend in Saudi Arabia in 2027?