National holidays of Saudi Arabia in 2018

This page contains a calendar of all 2018 public holidays for Saudi Arabia. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Tuesday March 20, 2018 March Equinox
Thursday May 17, 2018 Ramadan begins
Friday June 15, 2018 Eid Al Fitr Date to be confirmed. End of Ramadan
Friday June 15, 2018 Eid al-Fitr
Saturday June 16, 2018 Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Sunday June 17, 2018 Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Monday June 18, 2018 Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Tuesday June 19, 2018 Eid Al Fitr Holiday Public sector only
Wednesday June 20, 2018 Eid Al Fitr Holiday Public sector only
Thursday June 21, 2018 June Solstice
Thursday June 21, 2018 Eid Al Fitr Holiday Public sector only
Tuesday Aug. 14, 2018 Eid Al Adha Holiday Public sector only
Wednesday Aug. 15, 2018 Eid Al Adha Holiday Public sector only
Thursday Aug. 16, 2018 Eid Al Adha Holiday Public sector and banking and insurance sectors
Sunday Aug. 19, 2018 Eid Al Adha Holiday Public sector and banking and insurance sectors
Monday Aug. 20, 2018 Eid Al Adha Holiday Arafat (Haj) Day
Monday Aug. 20, 2018 Eid al-Adha Holiday
Tuesday Aug. 21, 2018 Eid al-Adha
Tuesday Aug. 21, 2018 Eid Al Adha Date varies on Lunar cycle
Wednesday Aug. 22, 2018 Eid Al Adha Holiday
Thursday Aug. 23, 2018 Eid Al Adha Holiday
Sunday Aug. 26, 2018 Eid Al Adha Holiday Public sector only
Wednesday Sept. 12, 2018 Muharram (Muslim New Year)
Sunday Sept. 23, 2018 National Day The day of the unification of the Kingdom
Sunday Sept. 23, 2018 Saudi National Day
Sunday Sept. 23, 2018 September Equinox
Monday Sept. 24, 2018 National Day Holiday
Saturday Dec. 22, 2018 December Solstice