Saudi National Day countdown
Shows the days and hours until National Day and its official holiday.
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About Saudi National Day
National Day marks the unification of the Kingdom and its naming as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 23 September 1932 under King Abdulaziz.
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 National Day 2027?
Thursday 23 September 2027.
How long is the National Day holiday for the private sector?
One paid day 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.