Ramadan’s working hours in Saudi Arabia are so lenient that you don’t feel like you are working and hence you can give a lot of time to prayers.
Ramadan working hours in Saudi Arabia
According to Article 98 of Saudi Labor Law, the Ramadan working hours are the following;
- 6 Hours a day or 36 hours a week for Muslim employees.
- 8 Hours a day or 48 hours a week for Non-Muslim employees.
It means people who are getting two off days in a week will be having a maximum of 30 hours a week in Ramadan.
Although Non-Muslims are required to work for 8 hours a day during Ramadan, generally, companies set the timing for all Muslims and Non-Muslim workers to be 6 hours a day.
Overtime in Ramadan
If your employer is asking you to work for more than the allowed working hours in Saudi Arabia during the month of Ramadan, you are entitled to get overtime as per the rate prescribed in Saudi Labor Law.
As Non-Muslim workers are legally required to work for 8 hours a day, they are entitled to get overtime for additional time worked after 8 hours.
Timing of Banks and Government Sector during Ramadan
Most of the government offices and banks remain open from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. However, it is better to check with the office you are visiting about their timings.
- Government Sector: 10 am to 3 pm.
- Banking Sector: 10 am to 4 pm.
- Enjaz, SNB Quickpay, Rajhi Tahweel, Telemoney: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm.
- Private Sector: Timings vary from company to company.
- Construction Sector: Labor Works from Isha to Suhoor.
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