Public holidays in Saudi Arabia, 2026
4 public holidays, 3 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Saudi Arabia drops from PING to MAYBE.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 22 February | Founding Day | Sunday |
| 19 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Thursday |
| 26 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Tuesday |
| 23 September | National Day | Wednesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Saudi Arabia have in 2026?
4 nationwide public holidays, 3 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.