Saudi Arabia announces 11 days Eid Holidays

Robiul Arif June 21, 2023

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Government Employees

The HR Ministry has announced 11 days Eid-ul-Adha holidays for all employees working in the public sector this year in Saudi Arabia.

Last working day before Eid Holidays: Thursday, June 22, 2023.
The first day of Eid Holidays: Friday, June 23, 2023.
The last day of the Eid Holidays: Monday, July 03, 2023.
First working day after Eid Holidays: Tuesday, July 04, 2023.

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-Adha holidays is 4, usually starting from the 9th of Dhul Hijjah (weekends excluded).

Last working day before Eid Holidays: Monday, June 26, 2023.
The first day of the Eid Holidays: Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Employees with one weekend will enjoy 5 Eid Holidays.
Employees with two weekend days will enjoy 6 Eid Holidays.
Use Hijri to Gregorian Converter to convert Dates.

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Banking Sector Holidays

The employees working in the banking sector will also enjoy 11 days Eid-ul-Adha holidays this year.

Last working day before Eid Holidays: Thursday, June 22, 2023.
The first day of Eid Holidays: Friday, June 23, 2023.
The last day of the Eid Holidays: Monday, July 03, 2023.
First working day after Eid Holidays: Tuesday, July 04, 2023.

Weekend Rules

If there is a weekend during those days, the employer must extend the Eid Holidays by the days of the weekend. Let’s say if there is a two days weekend within this period, you are entitled to get Eid vacation until July 02, 2023.

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