Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has 3 long weekends in 2026 and 4 in 2027. The longest break is 9 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday off around Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve) for a 9-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
3
Bridge opps
- 9d
Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve) & Eid al-Adha Day 1 & Eid al-Adha Day 2 & Eid al-Adha Day 3
Sat 23 May – Sun 31 May
Take Monday off
- 5d
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Eve) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 & Eid al-Fitr Day 2 & Eid al-Fitr Day 3
Wed 18 Mar – Sun 22 Mar
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Saudi National Day
Sat 19 Sept – Wed 23 Sept
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
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Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
4
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Eve) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 & Eid al-Fitr Day 2 & Eid al-Fitr Day 3
Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Monday off
- 9d
Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve) & Eid al-Adha Day 1 & Eid al-Adha Day 2 & Eid al-Adha Day 3
Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 4d
Founding Day
Fri 19 Feb – Mon 22 Feb
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026
All 10 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Saudi Arabia 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Saudi Arabia 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Saudi Arabia 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Saudi Arabia have in 2026?
Saudi Arabia has 3 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Saudi Arabia have in 2027?
Saudi Arabia has 4 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Saudi Arabia?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve) & Eid al-Adha Day 1 & Eid al-Adha Day 2 & Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Tue 26 May – Sun 31 May). Take Monday as annual leave to get a 9-day break with only 1 day of leave.