Saudi Founding Day countdown
Shows the days and hours until Founding Day and its official holiday.
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About Saudi Founding Day
Founding Day marks Imam Muhammad bin Saud's founding of the first Saudi state in Diriyah in 1727 (1139 AH); it became an official holiday by royal order in 2022, and 2027 is the 300th anniversary.
Upcoming official holidays
| Holiday | Days | Rest of 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Day | 1 day | — | Mon 22 Feb |
| Eid al-Fitr | 4 days | — | Tue 9 Mar – Fri 12 Mar · expected |
| Eid al-Adha (from Arafat Day) | 4 days | — | Sat 15 May – Tue 18 May (or Sun 16 May – Wed 19 May) · expected |
| National Day | 1 day | — | Thu 23 Sept |
Working on an official holiday earns extra pay or a substitute day; work it out on the public holidays page, and for all six countries see GCC public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saudi Founding Day 2027?
Monday 22 February 2027, the 300th anniversary of the founding of the first Saudi state in 1727.
Is Founding Day a holiday for the private sector?
Yes, one paid day for workers under the Labour Law; working on it earns extra pay or compensatory leave.
Sources
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.