Saudi Arabia Long Weekends 2026

9 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (3)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 20 - Mar 22

Eid al-Fitr Holiday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed)

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Weekend Period: Mar 21 - Mar 23

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Weekend Period: May 29 - May 31

Eid al-Adha Holiday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 20
Total Break: Mar 19 - Mar 22

Take Friday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr Holiday for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed)

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 23
Total Break: Mar 21 - Mar 24

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr Holiday (observed) for a 4-day weekend

Day of Arafah

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25
Total Break: May 23 - May 26

Take Monday off to bridge Day of Arafah for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 25, Tuesday, May 26
Total Break: May 23 - May 27

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha Holiday

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 29
Total Break: May 28 - May 31

Take Friday off to bridge Eid al-Adha Holiday for a 4-day weekend

National Day Holiday

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 21, Tuesday, Sep 22
Total Break: Sep 19 - Sep 23

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with National Day Holiday

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.