Saudi Arabia has officially updated its public holiday policy for the Islamic festivals of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.
According to a report published in the official gazette Umm Al-Qura, the Saudi Cabinet has amended the previous regulations concerning the duration of public holidays during the two Eids.
Under the new policy, public holidays for both Eid celebrations will now range between a minimum of four working days and a maximum of five. This applies to employees governed by the Civil Service Law and those working in government institutions that follow the Civil Service system.
The amendment clarified that earlier holiday provisions will no longer apply to government employees under the Civil Service framework—except those whose contracts are governed by the specific rules for ministries, assistant ministries, or those included in the Efficiency Enhancement Programme.
For Contracted Employees:
The updated holiday limits outlined in the first clause will also apply to individuals employed on a contractual basis. However, heads of institutions have the discretion to convert any additional days beyond the five-day maximum into remote work if necessary.
It’s important to note that Eid holiday dates in Saudi Arabia are subject to change based on official moon sightings and prevailing circumstances.
