Tag: Public Holidays

Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026

Saudi Arabia’s public holiday calendar in 2026 includes a mix of national days, religious festivals, and cultural observances. Religious festival dates are tentative and will be confirmed closer to the actual sighting of the moon, per Islamic tradition.   1. Saudi Founding Day — 22 February 2026 (Sunday) Saudi Founding Day commemorates the establishment of ... <a title="Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/public-holidays-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia 2026">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia Celebrates Flag Day Annually on March 11

Saudi Flag Day Saudi Arabia has announced that it will mark Flag Day annually on March 11. This new national celebration was established by a royal decree from King Salman bin Abdulaziz, commemorating the day when the former King, Abdulaziz Al Saud, authorized the country’s flag as a representation of the Kingdom. Historical Significance of ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Celebrates Flag Day Annually on March 11" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-celebrates-flag-day-annually-on-march-11/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Celebrates Flag Day Annually on March 11">Read more</a>

What you should know about Saudi Founding Day

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz on last week issued a Royal Order to commemorate February 22 every year as Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day. What is Founding Day in Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia’s new annual holiday commemorates the ascendancy to power of Mohammed bin Saud, who founded the First Saudi State (Emirate of Diriyah). Official Holiday ... <a title="What you should know about Saudi Founding Day" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-arabia-founding-day/" aria-label="Read more about What you should know about Saudi Founding Day">Read more</a>