Best Days to Take Leave in Saudi Arabia 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Jun 11 to get 5 days off from Jun 11 to Jun 15. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
- Take Wed, Jun 16 to get 5 days off from Jun 12 to Jun 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Arafat Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha Holiday.
- Take Fri, Feb 19 to get 4 days off from Feb 19 to Feb 22. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Founding Day.
- Take Tue, Feb 23 to get 4 days off from Feb 20 to Feb 23. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Founding Day.
- Take Fri, Apr 2 to get 4 days off from Apr 2 to Apr 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Fitr Holiday.
Saudi Arabia 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 3 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- Founding Day (2027-02-22, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Fitr Holiday (2027-04-05, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid al-Adha Holiday (2027-06-14, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Saudi Arabia Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 (2027-02-22) | Mon | Founding Day | Public |
| Mar 3 (2027-03-03) | Wed | Saudi Arabia National Day | Public |
| Apr 3 (2027-04-03) | Sat | Eid al-Fitr | Public |
| Apr 4 (2027-04-04) | Sun | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Apr 5 (2027-04-05) | Mon | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Public |
| Jun 12 (2027-06-12) | Sat | Arafat Day | Public |
| Jun 13 (2027-06-13) | Sun | Eid al-Adha | Public |
| Jun 14 (2027-06-14) | Mon | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| Jun 15 (2027-06-15) | Tue | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Public |
| Jul 3 (2027-07-03) | Sat | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Sep 11 (2027-09-11) | Sat | Prophet's Birthday | Public |
| Sep 25 (2027-09-25) | Sat | 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.