We never say no to days off (hello, Saudi public holidays 2025) because the urge to go on a prolonged vacay is always strong.
With many of us running fast-paced lives, it’s only natural to think about your next break away from the usual routine.
Days off mean you can finally take that much needed Saudi staycation, head out to eat at the newest restaurants, sip your fave specialty cuppa at top cafés, and even explore the Kingdom’s endless attractions.
Here are all the Saudi public holidays in 2025 to look forward to.
Saudi public holidays 2025: Saudi Founding Day
For Saudi public holidays in 2025, the year will kick off with a green and white bang for Saudi Founding Day. The public holiday falls on Saturday February 22, 2025, meaning we might be getting a long weekend to enjoy from Sunday February 23, 2025.
One of the newest additions to Saudi’s public holidays, Founding Day became an official holiday in 2022 after His Highness King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree stating that February 22 would be an official annual holiday for private and public sectors.
The day celebrates the history of the Kingdom and commemorates the establishment of the first Saudi state. Residents enjoy fireworks, drone shows, and gatherings with family and friends.
Saudi public holidays 2025: Eid al Fitr
In 2025, Eid al Fitr is expected to fall on Sunday March 30, 2025. This holiday usually gives public and private sector employees some days off (with the occasional long weekend if planned right).
Eid al Fitr marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It is celebrated on the first day following the month of Ramadan, a month of fasting a prayer. Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on Friday February 28, 2025, however this depends on the sighting of the moon.
Saudi public holidays 2025: Eid al Adha
Following two months after is Eid al Adha. Known as the festival of sacrifice (typically of either a sheep, goat or lamb), this Eid occurs during Hajj and is expected to start on the evening of Saturday June 7, 2025.
The pilgrimage of Hajj is set to fall on the evening of Wednesday June 4, 2025 with the Day of Arafat, one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar, falling on Friday June 6, 2025.
This Eid also gives public and private sectors time off.
Saudi public holidays 2025: Saudi National Day
The last public holiday of 2025 in Saudi is Saudi National Day, otherwise known as National Day. This annual celebration falls on September 23, specifically Tuesday September 23, 2025.
Saudi Arabia public holidays 2025: full list
- Saudi Founding Day — Saturday February 22, 2025
- Eid al Fitr — From Sunday March 30, 2025
- Arafat Day — Friday June 6, 2025
- Eid al Adha — From Saturday June 7, 2025
- Saudi National Day — Tuesday September 23, 2025
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