Best Days to Take Leave in Saudi Arabia 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Thu, Jun 1 to get 5 days off from Jun 1 to Jun 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
- Take Tue, Jun 6 to get 5 days off from Jun 2 to Jun 6. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
- Take Mon, Feb 21 to get 4 days off from Feb 19 to Feb 22. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Founding Day.
- Take Thu, Mar 2 to get 4 days off from Mar 2 to Mar 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Saudi Arabia National Day.
- Take Mon, Mar 6 to get 4 days off from Mar 3 to Mar 6. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Saudi Arabia National Day.
Saudi Arabia 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Founding Day (2028-02-22, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Saudi Arabia National Day (2028-03-03, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Fitr (2028-03-24, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Arafat Day (2028-06-02, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Adha Holiday (2028-06-05, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Islamic New Year (2028-06-22, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Saudi Arabia Foundation Day (2028-09-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Saudi Arabia Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 (2028-02-22) | Tue | Founding Day | Public |
| Mar 3 (2028-03-03) | Fri | Saudi Arabia National Day | Public |
| Mar 24 (2028-03-24) | Fri | Eid al-Fitr | Public |
| Mar 25 (2028-03-25) | Sat | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Mar 26 (2028-03-26) | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Jun 2 (2028-06-02) | Fri | Arafat Day | Public |
| Jun 3 (2028-06-03) | Sat | Eid al-Adha | Public |
| Jun 4 (2028-06-04) | Sun | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| Jun 5 (2028-06-05) | Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| Jun 22 (2028-06-22) | Thu | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Sep 2 (2028-09-02) | Sat | Prophet's Birthday | Public |
| Sep 25 (2028-09-25) | Mon | 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.