Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Saudi Arabia public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Saudi Arabia Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 | Monday | Founding Day | Established 2022; commemorates founding of the First Saudi State in 1727 |
| Mar 15 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 1) | End of Ramadan — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| Mar 16 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 2) | End of Ramadan — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| Mar 17 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 3) | End of Ramadan — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| Mar 18 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 4) | End of Ramadan — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| Mar 19 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 5) | End of Ramadan — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| May 22 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha (Day 1) | Feast of Sacrifice — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| May 23 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (Day 2) | Feast of Sacrifice — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| May 24 | Monday | Eid al-Adha (Day 3) | Feast of Sacrifice — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| May 25 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha (Day 4) | Feast of Sacrifice — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| May 26 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (Day 5) | Feast of Sacrifice — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| Sep 7 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year | 1st Muharram 1449 AH — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
| Sep 23 | Thursday | Saudi National Day | Unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932 |
| Nov 17 | Wednesday | Prophet's Birthday | Mawlid al-Nabi — approximate, subject to moon sighting |
* Islamic holiday dates (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Prophet's Birthday) are approximations based on Hijri calendar projection. Exact dates are confirmed by the Saudi Supreme Court upon official moon sighting and may shift by ±1 day. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Saudi Arabia Public Holidays
Saudi Arabia's official public holiday calendar combines national civic observances with Islamic religious holidays. The two pillars of the civic calendar are Founding Day (February 22), introduced in 2022 to mark the establishment of the First Saudi State in 1727, and National Day (September 23), which commemorates the unification of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932 under King Abdulaziz ibn Saud. Both are fixed-date holidays that fall on the same Gregorian date each year and are celebrated with public events, fireworks, and patriotic displays across the country.
The Islamic holidays — Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, and the Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) — follow the Hijri lunar calendar and shift approximately 10–11 days earlier each Gregorian year. Saudi Arabia is particularly generous with Eid leave: both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are each observed for 5 official holiday days, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of these celebrations in the Kingdom. The exact start dates for all Islamic holidays are determined by the Saudi Supreme Court following official moon sighting, so projected dates may shift by one day from published estimates. Businesses, government offices, and schools all close for the full duration of each Eid period.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Saudi Arabia has 8 official public holidays in 2027: Founding Day (1 day), Eid al-Fitr (5 days), Eid al-Adha (5 days), Islamic New Year (1 day), and Prophet's Birthday (1 day), plus National Day (1 day) — totalling approximately 14 official holiday days. Islamic holiday durations are set by royal decree and may vary.
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Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected to fall around March 15–19, 2027 (5 days), marking the end of Ramadan. The exact dates depend on the official moon sighting and will be confirmed by the Saudi authorities. Saudi Arabia typically grants generous leave for both Eid holidays.
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