King Salman announces 9 days Eid Holidays

Government Employees

The HR Ministry has announced 9 Eid-ul-Fitr holidays for all public sector employees this year.

• Last working day before Eid Holidays: Thursday, March 27, 2025.
• The first day of the Eid Holidays is Friday, March 28, 2025.
• The last Eid holiday is Saturday, April 05, 2025.
• The first working day after Eid Holidays is Sunday, April 06, 2025.

When we say all employees, it includes those expatriate employees working on the government sector payroll. However, this announcement does not apply to a few sectors, such as;

• Health Sector.
• Armed forces, including the police.
• Banking sector.
• Subcontracted Employees.

Private Sector Employees

According to Article 112 of Saudi Labor Law and Article 4 of the ministry’s bylaw for holidays, the minimum number of Eid Al-Fitr holidays is 4, usually starting from the 30th of Ramadan (weekends excluded).

• Last working day before Eid Holidays: Saturday, March 29, 2025.
• The first day of the Eid Holidays is Sunday, March 30, 2025.
• Employees with a one-day weekend will enjoy 4 Eid Holidays.
• Employees with a two-day weekend will enjoy 6 Eid Holidays.
• Use Hijri to Gregorian Converter to convert Dates.

Banking Sector/Stock Market

Saudi Banks and Stock Market will enjoy 9 Eid-ul-Adha holidays this year.

• Last working day before Eid Holidays: Thursday, March 28, 2025.
• The first day of Eid Holidays: Friday, March 29, 2025.
• The last Eid holiday is Wednesday, April 02, 2025.
• The first working day after Eid Holidays is Thursday, April 03, 2025.

Schools and Educational Institutions

According to the Ministry of Education, the Eid ul Fitr Holidays in schools and educational institutions are;

• Last working day before Eid Holidays: Thursday, March 20, 2025.
• The first day of Eid Holidays: Friday, March 21, 2025.
• The last Eid holiday is Saturday, April 05, 2025.
• The first working day after Eid Holidays is Sunday, April 06, 2025.

Weekend Rules

If there is a weekend during those days, the employer must extend the Eid Holidays by the days of the weekend. If there is a two-day weekend within this period, you can get an Eid vacation starting Friday, June 14, 2025.

Overtime

If your company gives you holidays for less than this period, you are entitled to overtime at 50% above the wage rate.