The Public holidays in Saudi Arabia (Arabic: العطل الرسمية في السعودية) are officially recognized holidays observed throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom observes four official public holidays, consisting of two national holidays and two religious holidays. The dates of the religious holidays are determined according to the Islamic calendar and therefore vary each year in the Gregorian calendar.
List
Date English name Local name Remarks 1–3 Shawwal Feast of Breaking the Fast Eid al-Fitr Marks the end of Ramadan. The dates are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. 9–12 Dhu al-Hijjah Feast of the Sacrifice Eid al-Adha Commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son and coincides with the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The dates are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. 22 February Founding Day Yawm Al-Ta'asees Commemorates the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1727. 23 September National Day Al-Yawm Al-Watani Commemorates the unification of Saudi Arabia in 1932.
See also
Saudi Flag Day Royal Seating Day
References