Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Saudi Arabia 2027
Saudi Arabia has 4 long weekends in 2027. The longest natural break is 6 days around Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Eve) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 & Eid al-Fitr Day 2 & Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Tue 9 Mar – Sun 14 Mar). Take Monday off and turn the Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Eve) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 & Eid al-Fitr Day 2 & Eid al-Fitr Day 3 break into a 9-day run.
4
Long weekends
9
Longest break (days)
4
Bridge day opportunities
Official reference: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development · How we verify this data
All long weekends in Saudi Arabia 2027
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 19 Feb – Mon 22 Feb | Founding Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 19 Feb) | 4d |
| Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Eve), Eid al-Fitr Day 1, Eid al-Fitr Day 2, Eid al-Fitr Day 3 | 6 | Monday(Mon 8 Mar) | 9d |
| Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May | Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve), Eid al-Adha Day 1, Eid al-Adha Day 2, Eid al-Adha Day 3 | 5 | Thursday + Friday(Thu 20 May, Fri 21 May) | 9d |
| Thu 23 Sept – Sun 26 Sept | Saudi National Day | 1 | Friday(Fri 24 Sept) | 4d |
Best long weekends in Saudi Arabia 2027
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
March
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
9
days
May
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
9
days
February
Founding Day
Fri 19 Feb – Mon 22 Feb
4
days
September
Saudi National Day
Thu 23 Sept – Sun 26 Sept
4
days
How to use bridge days in Saudi Arabia
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In Saudi Arabia 2027, there are 4 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Eve) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 & Eid al-Fitr Day 2 & Eid al-Fitr Day 3: take Monday off to turn a 6-day break into 9 consecutive days using only 1 day of annual leave.
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Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Saudi Arabia have in 2027?
Saudi Arabia has 4 long weekends in 2027 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in Saudi Arabia in 2027?
The longest break is 9 days from Saturday, 6 March 2027 to Sunday, 14 March 2027, centred around Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Eve) and Eid al-Fitr Day 1 and Eid al-Fitr Day 2 and Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (taking Monday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Saudi Arabia 2027?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Eve) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 & Eid al-Fitr Day 2 & Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Tue 9 Mar – Sun 14 Mar). Take Monday as annual leave to get a 9-day break using only 1 day of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Saudi Arabia?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.