Best Days to Take Leave in Saudi Arabia 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Jun 22 to get 9 days off from Jun 20 to Jun 28. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
- Take Mon, Jun 29 to get 7 days off from Jun 23 to Jun 29. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
- Take Mon, Apr 13 to get 6 days off from Apr 11 to Apr 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday.
- Take Fri, Apr 17 to get 6 days off from Apr 14 to Apr 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday.
- Take Fri, Jun 19, Mon, Jun 22 to get 10 days off from Jun 19 to Jun 28. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
Saudi Arabia 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- Saudi Arabia National Day (2026-03-03, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Eid al-Fitr (2026-04-14, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday (2026-04-16, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Arafat Day (2026-06-23, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Eid al-Adha Holiday (2026-06-25, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Islamic New Year (2026-07-14, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Saudi Arabia Foundation Day (2026-09-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Saudi Arabia Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 (2026-02-22) | Sun | Founding Day | Public |
| Mar 3 (2026-03-03) | Tue | Saudi Arabia National Day | Public |
| Apr 14 (2026-04-14) | Tue | Eid al-Fitr | Public |
| Apr 15 (2026-04-15) | Wed | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Apr 16 (2026-04-16) | Thu | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Jun 23 (2026-06-23) | Tue | Arafat Day | Public |
| Jun 24 (2026-06-24) | Wed | Eid al-Adha | Public |
| Jun 25 (2026-06-25) | Thu | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| Jun 26 (2026-06-26) | Fri | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| Jul 14 (2026-07-14) | Tue | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Sep 23 (2026-09-23) | Wed | Prophet's Birthday | Public |
| Sep 25 (2026-09-25) | Fri | Saudi Arabia Foundation Day | Public |
About Saudi Arabia Holidays & Observances
Saudi Arabia's official holiday schedule features multi-day holidays for public and private sector employees for Eid and state foundation days. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.