As the second-largest country in the Arab world, Saudi Arabia has a land area of 2.15 million km², while the population is estimated at 34.14 million.
Saudi Arabia is home to two of Islam’s holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. The country’s abundant oil fields have made them synonymous with petroleum wealth.
Public holidays in Saudi Arabia consist of religious and national holidays observed across the country.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 | Sun | Founding Day |
| Mar 19 – 22 | Thu – Sun | Eid-al-Fitr Holiday |
| May 26 – 29 | Tue – Fri | Eid-al-Adha Holiday |
| Sep 23 | Wed | Saudi National Day |
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan (Fasting). It is celebrated in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC region and other Muslim countries.
Eid Al Adha
The holiday honors (Abrahim) who wanted to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Eid Al Adha, also known as the Greater Eid, is the Feast of the Sacrifice.
Arafat Day
Arafat Day is the Commemoration of Muhammad’s (PBUH) final sermon and completion of the message of Islam.
Prophet’s (PBUH) Birthday
The birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is commemorated on the third month in the Islamic calendar. It is also a public holiday in Saudi Arabia.
National Day
National Day in Saudi Arabia is celebrated every September 23. The holiday commemorates the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by King Abdulaziz in 1932.
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