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
Saudi Arabia Holidays in 2016
| Day | Date | Holiday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | July 03 Jul 3 |
Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Monday | July 04 Jul 4 |
Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Wednesday | July 06 Jul 6 |
Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Thursday | July 07 Jul 7 |
Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Thursday | July 07 Jul 7 |
Eid Al Fitr | Date to be confirmed. End of Ramadan |
| Sunday | July 10 Jul 10 |
Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Date to be confirmed. |
| Monday | July 11 Jul 11 |
Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Date to be confirmed. |
| Tuesday | July 12 Jul 12 |
Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Wednesday | July 13 Jul 13 |
Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Thursday | July 14 Jul 14 |
Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Sunday | September 04 Sep 4 |
Eid Al Adha Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Monday | September 05 Sep 5 |
Eid Al Adha Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Tuesday | September 06 Sep 6 |
Eid Al Adha Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Wednesday | September 07 Sep 7 |
Eid Al Adha Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Thursday | September 08 Sep 8 |
Eid Al Adha Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Arafat (Haj) Day |
| Sunday | September 11 Sep 11 |
Eid Al Adha | Date varies on Lunar cycle |
| Monday | September 12 Sep 12 |
Eid Al Adha Holiday | Date to be confirmed. |
| Tuesday | September 13 Sep 13 |
Eid Al Adha Holiday | Date to be confirmed. |
| Wednesday | September 14 Sep 14 |
Eid Al Adha Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Thursday | September 15 Sep 15 |
Eid Al Adha Holiday | Date to be confirmed. Public sector only |
| Thursday | September 22 Sep 22 |
National Day (observed) | Public Holiday as National Day falls on a Friday |
| Friday | September 23 Sep 23 |
National Day | The day of the unification of the Kingdom |
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