2025 is approaching, and what is better than planning your year ahead while noting Saudi public holidays? From Saudi National Day to the sacred observance of Eid, knowing the exact dates will let you make the most of it. Here, we provide an entire public holiday schedule for 2025 so you can plan everything accordingly.
Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2025
New Year Holiday
Like other parts of the world, Saudis celebrate the new year to the fullest. The first holiday of the year is January 1, 2025.
Saudi Founding Day
Declared a holiday in 2022, Saudi Founding Day is celebrated on February 22, 2025.
Eid Ul Fitr
Eid ul Fitr is expected to be on March 30, 2025. Ramadan is scheduled to begin on February 28, 2025; however, the final date would depend on the moon’s sighting.
Arafat Day
June 6, 2025, would be the public holiday for Arafat Day.
Eid Ul Adha
After two months, the following public holiday in 2025 will be Eid ul Adha, expected on June 7, 2025.
Saudi National Day
The last public holiday is Saudi National Day, celebrated on September 23, 2025. Today, people can enjoy parades, patriotic displays, and cultural events.
Other Important Observances and Holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
| 22 Feb | Saturday | Founding Day | National Holiday |
| 1 Mar | Saturday | Ramadan begins (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 11 Mar | Tuesday | Flag Day | Observance |
| 20 Mar | Thursday | March Equinox | Season |
| 31 Mar | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 1 Apr | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2 Apr | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 3 Apr | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 5 Jun | Thursday | Arafat Day (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 6 Jun | Friday | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 7 Jun | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 8 Jun | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 21 Jun | Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| 26 Jun | Thursday | Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 22 Sep | Monday | September Equinox | Season |
| 23 Sep | Tuesday | Saudi National Day | National Holiday |
| 21 Dec | Sunday | December Solstice | Season |
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