Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Saudi Arabia in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 24 | Friday | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Arafat Day | National holiday |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| Aug 4 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| Aug 6 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| Aug 7 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| Aug 8 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| Aug 20 | Thursday | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | Saudi National Day | National holiday |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | Saudi National Day Holiday | Public Sector Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
