Eid al Adha 2025 Saudi Arabia Holiday

Eid al Adha Saudi Arabia holiday is considered one of the most important religious holidays granted to workers in the public and private sectors, banks, schools and other institutions, noting that the start date of the holiday and its duration may differ from one place to another.

When is Eid al Adha 2025 Saudi Arabia Holiday

Below you can find out Eid al-Adha holiday start date 2025 for various public and private entities:

Eid al Adha 2025 Saudi Arabia Holiday for Private Sector

Eid Al-Adha holiday for the private sector and non-profit organizations starts from 09 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1446 corresponding to 06 June 2025 and continues until 12 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1446 AH corresponding to 09 June 2025 AD, thus the holiday lasts for four days, and some private entities may require changing these dates in line with the nature of their work.

Eid al Adha 2025 Saudi Arabia Holiday for Government Sector

Eid Al-Adha holiday for the government sector and its institutions covered by the executive regulations for human resources in the civil service begins on 5 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1446 AH corresponding to 02 June 2025 AD, and the holiday lasts for ten days to two weeks, while government agencies that apply the work system and have an independent administrative regulation will be closed for four to five working days according to the decisions issued by human resources and social development annually before the Eid holiday date.

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Eid al Adha 2025 Saudi Arabia Holiday for Banks

The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia issues annual decisions specifying the date of Eid al-Adha holiday for banks, which usually lasts for ten days. It is expected that Eid al-Adha holiday for banks will begin on 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH, corresponding to June 6, 2025 AD, and that financial institutions will resume work on the morning of 19 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446, corresponding to June 16, 2025 AD.

Eid al Adha 2025 Saudi Arabia Holiday for Schools

Eid al-Adha holiday for schools begins according to the academic calendar issued by the Ministry of Education on May 30, 2025 AD, corresponding to 03 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH, and studies will begin after the Eid al-Adha holiday on the morning of June 15, 2025 AD, corresponding to 19 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH. Thus, the Eid al-Adha holiday for schools extends for about 16 days. ^[1]

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Conclusion

Eid al-Adha holiday in Saudi Arabia is one of the official annual religious holidays during which the Hajj season takes place. Note that its date is determined based on Hijri calendar, which makes its date differ annually according to the Gregorian calendar.