Tag: Working Hours

Saudi Arabia Working Hours for Private Sector Workers:  All You Need to Know (2025)

Working hours in Saudi Arabia are strictly regulated under the Labor Law, and every private-sector employee should know their rights. This guide explains normal working hours, Ramadan hours, overtime rules, breaks, rest days, and exceptions for specific industries. Standard Working Hours in Saudi Arabia The Saudi Labor Law sets the maximum normal working hours at 8 ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Working Hours for Private Sector Workers:  All You Need to Know (2025)" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/working-hours-saudi-arabia-expats/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Working Hours for Private Sector Workers:  All You Need to Know (2025)">Read more</a>

Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development specified the maximum number of overtime hours an employee can work in a calendar year. The Ministry stated on its Labor education portal that overtime hours are limited to 720 per year and may increase with the worker’s approval. According to Article 107 of the Labor ... <a title="Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-the-maximum-number-of-overtime-hours-during-the-year-is-720-hrs/" aria-label="Read more about Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD">Read more</a>