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Saudi Arabia : complete schedule of public and bank holidays, closure of banks and stock exchanges, school vacations, trade fairs, cultural and sporting events, festivals, carnivals, election during the next 3 months

  • Currency: Riyal (SAR)
  • Internet extension: .sa - Telephone code: +966 - International dialing code: 00
    Businesses & banks usually do not close more than 3 days in a row - GMT offset: +3 (DST: no)
  • Weekend: Friday & Saturday
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    Friday september 29, 2023Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)Muslim, Sufi
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    Sunday november 26, 2023Winter holiday (end)School holidays
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    Monday january 1, 2024School holidaysSchool holidays
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    Monday january 1, 2024LABOUR RULESSpecial Events
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    Wednesday february 14, 2024Flower shops are closedSpecial Events
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    Thursday february 22, 2024Founding DaySecular holiday
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    Thursday february 22, 2024Winter holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Sunday march 3, 2024Winter holiday (end)School holidays
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    Saturday march 9, 2024F1 Grand PrixSports events
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    Monday march 11, 2024Flag DaySecular holiday
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    Monday march 11, 2024Start of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)Events, celebrations...
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    Thursday march 21, 2024Mother's DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Thursday march 21, 2024Mothers' Daycards/flowers
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    Prophet's Anniversary - Eid-Milad Nnabi (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Friday september 29, 2023
    Muslim, Sufi :

    Winter holiday (end)

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    Sunday november 26, 2023
    School holidays :

    School holidays

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    Monday january 1, 2024
    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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    LABOUR RULES

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    Monday january 1, 2024
    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.

    Flower shops are closed

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    Wednesday february 14, 2024
    Special Events : To enforce the prohibition of Valentine's day

    Founding Day

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    Thursday february 22, 2024
    Secular holiday : To recognize the foundation of the first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam Mohammed ibn Saud. from 2022

    Winter holiday (beginning)

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    Thursday february 22, 2024
    School holidays :

    Winter holiday (end)

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    Sunday march 3, 2024
    School holidays :

    F1 Grand Prix

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    Saturday march 9, 2024
    Sports events : Https://f1calendar.com/ in Jeddah 2024 edition NOT confirmed

    Flag Day

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    Monday march 11, 2024
    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

    Start of Ramadan (may be changed to the nearest day)

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    Monday march 11, 2024
    Culture :

    Mother's Day

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    Thursday march 21, 2024
    Culture :

    Mothers' Day

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    Thursday march 21, 2024
    cards/flowers : Ruz-e Madar in Arabic