Holidays in Saudi Arabia.
| Date | English name | Local name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shawwal | The Feast of the End of Ramadan | Eid ul-Fitr | Observed officially for 10 days, by most private institutions from 3 to 7 days. |
| 10 Dhul-Hijjah | The Feast of the End of Hajj | Eid ul-Adha | Observed officially for 10 days, by most private institutions from 5 to 7 days. |
| 23 September | Saudi National Day (Unification of the Kingdom) | Al-Yaom Al-Watany | Observed officially for 1 day, by some private institutions for 1 day. |
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