Saudi Arabia : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations

School holidays : Www.moe.gov.sa
official calendar gazetted by the Ministry of Education
PISA ranking (average 493): not listed
Schooling is mandatory till age 15
Teaching languages: Arabic, Tagalog (in Philippines schools)
Religious education is compulsory
schools are closed on Friday & Saturday
school uniforms may be required
King Abdulaziz University ranking: Times Higher Education #201/QS ranking #--/Shanghai (2023) #151-200

We carry confirmed dates dates till Sep 2024 ; Further dates are projected dates based on previous years

Please note that authorities may take last-minute decisions; please double-check if this information is vital to you
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Special Events : Working Time Non-Ramadan The working hour for a worker or employee in KSA Should not work more than 8 hrs in a day as per Saudi Labor Law article no 98. If an employee wants to reduce or adjust the working time due to any reason, then it should not more than 48 hrs in a week. Working Time In Ramadan The Working hrs in the holy month of Ramadan(Ramzan) for Muslime worker or employee in KSA should not work more than 6 hrs in a single day and it should not more than 36 hrs in 7 days of a week.

Special Events : To enforce the prohibition of Valentine's day

Secular holiday : To recognize the foundation of the first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam Mohammed ibn Saud. from 2022

School holidays :

School holidays :

Sports events : Https://f1calendar.com/ in Jeddah 2024 edition confirmed

Secular holiday : Based on March 11, 1937, when the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud adopted the official form of the flag that still exists today. The royal decree stated that the renewal of Flag Day came “based on the value of the national flag that extends throughout the history of the Saudi state since its founding in 1139 AH corresponding to 1727 AD, which symbolizes the testimony of monotheism in the middle of which is the message of peace and Islam on which this blessed state was based, and the sword symbolizes strength and pride.” The height of wisdom and stature. from 2023

Culture :

Culture :

cards/flowers : Ruz-e Madar in Arabic

Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

School holidays :

Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Muslim, Sufi :

Muslim, Sufi :

School holidays :

Muslim, Sufi :

Muslim, Sufi :

Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

School holidays :

Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Secular holiday : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Muslim, Sufi :

Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

Muslim, Sufi :

Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.

School holidays :

Culture :

Muslim, Sufi : By Saudi rules, celebration lasts 10 days. However, most businesses observe 3 days only.