As we plan things to do and accomplish in 2016, it is often necessary to align them — vacations, gatherings, and so on — with the stipulated public holidays. In a Muslim country like Saudi Arabia, one would likely expect that holidays are more related to its Islamic faith and less of secular ones such as the Saudi National Day.
And just like in many other countries, workers reporting for jobs on holidays are entitled to certain benefits.
Related: Vacations and Holiday Leaves in Saudi Arabia Explained
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| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Thursday | Founding Day | National holiday |
| 11 Mar | Monday | Flag Day | Observance |
| 11 Mar | Monday | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| 20 Mar | Wednesday | March Equinox | Season |
| 9 Apr | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 10 Apr | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 11 Apr | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 12 Apr | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 13 Apr | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| 15 Jun | Saturday | Arafat Day | National holiday |
| 16 Jun | Sunday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 17 Jun | Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 18 Jun | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| 20 Jun | Thursday | June Solstice | Season |
| 7 Jul | Sunday | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 22 Sep | Sunday | September Equinox | Season |
| 23 Sep | Monday | Saudi National Day | National holiday |
| 21 Dec | Saturday | December Solstice | Season |
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