When is the next public holiday in Saudi Arabia?
It’ll be here before you know it…
There is nothing quite like public holidays in Saudi Arabia, and although the next one will be along quite quickly, so it’s not much of a wait. If you’re anything like us, you’re possibly wondering when the first one is going to roll around, this is the place to be.
Public holidays in Saudi Arabia are times to celebrate with tonnes of going out, festive vibes, and usually fireworks, so it’s safe to say they are occasions to remember. So, if you’re after when the next public holiday in Saudi Arabia is, you’ve come to the right place.
The next public holiday is set to be early next year for *drum roll please* Eid Al-Fitr. This year, it’s expected to fall either on Saturday March 29 or Sunday March 30.
As in the past, we will have to wait for the official announcement from the Saudi Arabian authorities. The holiday announcement usually comes a week or so before the day, and we will surely announce it as soon as we get confirmation.
Eid Al-Fitr
Also known as the Festival of Sweets, the holiday marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Eid Al-Fitr also marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal as it falls on the first day of Shawwal. The holiday is distinguished by a particular prayer that consists of two rakats (parts) which will only be performed in congregation and features additional seven takbirs (raising of the hands to the ears while saying “Allāhu Akbar).
Stay tuned to whatsonsaudiarabia.com for the official announcements.