Holiday - What's On Saudi Arabia https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/section/holiday/ Things to do in Riyadh, Jeddah and Saudi Arabia. Sun, 31 May 2026 07:41:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-wo-fevicon-32x32.jpg Holiday - What's On Saudi Arabia https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/section/holiday/ 32 32 When is the next public holiday in Saudi Arabia in 2026? https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/05/next-public-holiday-saudi-arabia-2026-2/ Sun, 31 May 2026 07:41:00 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=39532 Already thinking about your next break? We’re here to help The Eid Al-Adha break may be over, but if you’re wondering when the next public holiday is in Saudi Arabia, we’ve got the date for your diary. The next and final public holiday of 2026 will be Saudi National Day, celebrated annually on September 23. […]

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]]> Planning ahead? These are all the 2026 public holidays in Saudi Arabia https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/03/2026-public-holidays-in-saudi-arabia/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:56:09 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=36612 Save these dates While there may only be a handful of public holidays in Saudi Arabia, the 2026 calendar still delivers, especially when those dates are paired with weekends and a little annual leave, turning just a few days off into well-deserved mini breaks. And really, who doesn’t love some time off? Here are all […]

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]]> Phrases you’ll be hearing a lot over Eid Al-Fitr 2026 in Saudi Arabia— and how to respond https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/03/eid-al-fitr-2026-phrases/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:47:01 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=38071 Eidkum Mubarak in advance from all of us here at What’s On Eid Al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia is truly a magical experience; from gloriously lavish breakfast spreads to celebrations like no other, there’s so much to do. The holiday is meant to be a time to celebrate with friends, family, and loved ones. And when […]

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]]> Why you should travel locally and explore more of Saudi Arabia? https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/06/next-holiday-saudi-arabia/ https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/06/next-holiday-saudi-arabia/#respond Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:30:44 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=2662 Picturesque spots that will surprise you… Saudi Arabia is tapping into the relatively new concept of domestic tourism while also welcoming international visitors who want to discover hidden gems. There are definitely places around the Kingdom that you’ve not been to that are worth checking out at least once. They may not always have a […]

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]]> What is Hajj 2025? https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/04/what-is-hajj-2025/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:57 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=30917 Hajj 2025 is coming… Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam — the core acts of worship that every Muslim is expected to follow. The pilgrimage is required at least once in a lifetime for every adult Muslim who is physically and […]

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]]> Where to stay for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/04/hotels-near-the-jeddah-corniche-circuit/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:29:33 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=30760 For when you want to be at the heart of the action… The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is all set to take over Jeddah next weekend, and if you’re anything like us, you still haven’t booked your hotels. Luckily for you, though, we’ve come up with the ultimate list of all the hotels near the […]

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]]> Hotel Review: Desert Rock at The Red Sea https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/03/desert-rock-at-the-red-sea/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:34:35 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=29570 A desert escape right out of your dreams… They say money talks and wealth whispers; if this is true, you can actually hear it in the silence at Desert Rock The Red Sea. You can hear it when the water droplets make their way down your skin from one of the two showers (three if […]

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]]> Saudi Founding Day: All you need to know about the public holiday https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/02/saudi-founding-day-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-public-holiday/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:30:09 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=13055 Celebrating the rich history and heritage of the first establishment of Saudi Arabia… February 22 marks Saudi Founding Day, a new annual holiday established in 2022 to honour the Kingdom’s foundation and celebrate the rich history and heritage of the first establishment of Saudi Arabia. Here’s all you need to know about Saudi Founding Day. […]

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]]> A quick guide to Al Khobar: What to do and where to stay https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2024/08/a-quick-guide-to-al-khobar-what-to-do-and-where-to-stay/ https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2024/08/a-quick-guide-to-al-khobar-what-to-do-and-where-to-stay/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:52:23 +0000 https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/?p=2070 Time to explore more of our own backyard… Al Khobar is located in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, in the heart of Dhahran. It is a vibrant city with multiple lifestyle hubs and shopping centres. Its long, beautiful Corniche is lined with numerous international and local cafes and restaurants overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The […]

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