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Saudi Arabia
SA
Weekend
Friday – Saturday
Total public holidays
12 days
Bank Holiday
0 days
Standard Work Week System
Since 2013, Saudi Arabia works Sunday–Thursday with Friday–Saturday weekend. Standard hours are 8 hours/day (6 hours for Muslim employees during Ramadan), 48 hours/week.
Overtime Culture & Compliance
Saudi overtime requires 1.5x pay. Hours exceeding 8/day (6 during Ramadan) count as overtime. Friday and public holiday overtime requires 1.5x pay. Women's night shifts were legalized after 2020.
Overtime Pay Rates
| Overtime Scenario | Statutory Rate |
|---|---|
| Workday overtime | 150% |
| Rest day overtime | 150% |
| Public holiday overtime | 150% |
Legal Basis
Saudi public holidays are announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD). Major holidays include Eid al-Fitr (4 days), Eid al-Adha (4 days), National Day (Sep 23), Founding Day (Feb 22). Islamic dates follow official moon-sighting announcements.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
255d
254d
253d
251d
2024
9h
2025
10h
2026
12h
2027
10h
Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia (2026)
يوم التأسيس
Founding Day
2026-02-22
Public Holiday
عطلة عيد الفطر
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
2026-03-19
Public Holiday
عيد الفطر
Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-20
Public Holiday
عطلة عيد الفطر
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
2026-03-21 ~ 2026-03-23
3 days
Public Holiday
يوم عرفة
Arafat Day
2026-05-26
Public Holiday
عيد الأضحى
Eid al-Adha
2026-05-27
Public Holiday
عطلة عيد الأضحى
Eid al-Adha Holiday
2026-05-28 ~ 2026-05-30
3 days
Public Holiday
اليوم الوطني
National Day
2026-09-23
Public Holiday