Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2078
Saudi Arabia has 10 public holidays in 2078. The first is Founding Day on Tuesday, February 22 and the last is Eid al-Adha (day 3) on Tuesday, October 18. The weekend is Friday and Saturday.
Saudi public holidays 2078
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Tuesday | Founding Day يوم التأسيس |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Tentative عيد الفطر |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr (day 2) Tentative عيد الفطر |
| Thursday | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr (day 3) Tentative عيد الفطر |
| Friday | Friday weekend | Eid al-Fitr (day 4) Tentative عيد الفطر |
| Friday | Friday weekend | Saudi National Day اليوم الوطني |
| Saturday | Saturday weekend | Arafat Day Tentative يوم عرفة |
| Sunday | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Tentative عيد الأضحى |
| Monday | Monday | Eid al-Adha (day 2) Tentative عيد الأضحى |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha (day 3) Tentative عيد الأضحى |
Tentative dates follow the moon. Islamic holidays use the Umm al-Qura calendar and depend on the local moon sighting; festival dates for years without an official list are estimated from the sun and moon. The official date may differ by a day.
Private-sector holidays under the Labour Law regulations. Government offices get longer Eid breaks. Eid dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and the moon sighting. Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development; rules checked October 17, 2026.
Long weekends in 2078
Three or more days off in a row, with no leave needed.
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5 days
Tue, Aug 9 – Sat, Aug 13
Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3), Eid al-Fitr (day 4)
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5 days
Fri, Oct 14 – Tue, Oct 18
Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)
Working days in Saudi Arabia 2078
Business days and working hours for every month and quarter.
2078 calendar for Saudi Arabia
A printable year calendar with these holidays marked.
Countdown timer
Count down to the next holiday, Eid, Christmas or New Year.
Saudi holidays 2078: questions and answers
How many public holidays are there in Saudi Arabia in 2078?
There are 10 Saudi public holidays in 2078. 7 of them fall on working days, which leaves 253 working days after 105 weekend days.
What are the Saudi holidays in 2078?
The Saudi public holidays in 2078 are Founding Day (Tuesday, February 22), Eid al-Fitr (Tuesday, August 9), Eid al-Fitr (day 2) (Wednesday, August 10), Eid al-Fitr (day 3) (Thursday, August 11), Eid al-Fitr (day 4) (Friday, August 12), Saudi National Day (Friday, September 23), Arafat Day (Saturday, October 15), Eid al-Adha (Sunday, October 16), Eid al-Adha (day 2) (Monday, October 17) and Eid al-Adha (day 3) (Tuesday, October 18).
How many long weekends are there in Saudi Arabia in 2078?
There are 2 long weekends of three days or more in 2078: Aug 9–Aug 13 (5 days, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr (day 2), Eid al-Fitr (day 3), Eid al-Fitr (day 4)); Oct 14–Oct 18 (5 days, Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha (day 2), Eid al-Adha (day 3)).
Which days are the weekend in Saudi Arabia?
The weekend in Saudi Arabia is Friday and Saturday. Holidays that fall on a weekend are shown in the list.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Saudi Arabia?
Private-sector holidays under the Labour Law regulations. Government offices get longer Eid breaks. Eid dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and the moon sighting.
Are the 2078 holiday dates final?
Dates marked tentative follow the moon: Islamic holidays use the Umm al-Qura calendar and depend on the moon sighting, and festival dates for years without an official list are estimated. The official date can differ by a day.
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