Saudi Arabia School Holidays (2026)

Schools in Saudi Arabia begin the first term in August. Other school holidays in Saudi Arabia include religious holidays such as Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha; as well as public holidays such as the Saudi National Day celebrated annually every September 23.

Recently, the Council of Economic and Development Affairs proposed that students in Saudi Arabia will have their school break during Ramadan in 2018 and 2019. Instead, they will go to school from September 17 until May 15, just one day before the start of Ramadan. Thus, students will have one break on National Day (September 24) and a mid-year break from January 12 until January 20.

For more updated information, please visit individual school websites.

When are school holidays in Saudi Arabia?

What are the other holidays in Saudi Arabia?

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 (Abraham) 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 final sermon and completion of the message of Islam.

Prophet’s Birthday
The birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad 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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