Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2027

Saudi Arabia 2027 public holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha dates & national days.

Weekend Days: Friday & Saturday

Date Day Holiday Type
2027-02-22 Monday, February 22, 2027 Saudi Founding Day National
2027-03-09 Tuesday, March 9, 2027 Eid al-Fitr (4 days) Religious
2027-05-16 Sunday, May 16, 2027 Eid al-Adha (4 days) Religious
2027-08-14 Saturday, August 14, 2027 Prophet's Birthday Religious
2027-09-23 Thursday, September 23, 2027 Saudi National Day National

2027 Holiday Summary

Total public holidays: 5

National holidays: 2

Religious holidays: 3

Weekend days: Friday & Saturday

About Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's public holiday calendar reflects both its role as the custodian of Islam's two holiest sites and its distinct national history. National Day on 23 September commemorates the unification of the kingdom under King Abdulaziz in 1932, while Founding Day on 22 February — added as an official holiday in 2022 — marks the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1727. Religious holidays follow the Islamic lunar calendar and include Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, and the Prophet's Birthday, with dates determined by official moon sighting announcements from religious authorities. One important distinction: Saudi Arabia observes four days of Eid Al-Adha — longer than most Arab countries — reflecting the holiday's deep significance during the Hajj pilgrimage season, when millions of pilgrims are gathered in Mecca and Mina.

Practical Information for Residents and Visitors

  • All government ministries and public institutions close on officially declared public holidays.
  • Saudi Labour Law requires private sector employers to grant full paid leave on all official public holidays.
  • Retail outlets may operate reduced hours during Eid periods, particularly around prayer times.
  • Religious holiday dates are officially announced by the Saudi moon sighting committee, typically one to two days in advance.
Public Holiday Details 2027
Saudi Founding Day National
February 22, 2027 • Monday • 1 day
Eid al-Fitr Religious
March 9, 2027 • Tuesday • 4 days

See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.

Eid al-Adha Religious
May 16, 2027 • Sunday • 4 days

See our Eid dates for all Arab countries for dates across the region.

Prophet's Birthday Religious
August 14, 2027 • Saturday • 1 day
Saudi National Day National
September 23, 2027 • Thursday • 1 day

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