Saudi Foundation Day holiday 2025

Saudi Foundation Day holiday is a national occasion that commemorates the Foundation of the first Saudi state. It was designated by royal order by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for all citizens and residents working in various sectors.

Saudi Foundation Day Holiday 2025 for Public Sector

The Foundation Day holiday is granted to employees in the public sector and its institutions covered by the Executive Regulations for Human Resources in the Civil Service and government agencies that apply the labor system and have an independent administrative regulation on February 22, 2025 AD corresponding to Shaaban 23, 1446 AH for a period of one day. Workers may be compensated on Sunday, February 23, 2025, an official holiday due to the Foundation Day falling within the weekly holiday. ^[1]

Saudi Foundation Day Holiday 2025 for Private Sector

The Saudi Foundation Day holiday for the private sector and non-profit institutions falls on Saturday, February 22, 2025 AD corresponding to Shaaban 23, 1446 AH, with the exception of entities whose work nature requires work during official holidays, such as hospitals. Some entities may compensate their employees with another day off.

Saudi Foundation Day Holiday 2025 for Banks

Employees in public and private banks are granted a one-day Foundation Day holiday on February 22, 2025 AD, corresponding to Shaaban 23, 1446 AH, with some branches’ working hours set during the holiday to ensure the provision of banking services to their customers in all regions of Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Foundation Day Holiday 2025 for Schools

The academic calendar issued by the Ministry of Education has set the Saudi Foundation Day holiday for schools on Sunday, February 23, 2025 AD, corresponding to Shaaban 24, 1446 AH, which is followed by the winter vacation that continues until March 1, 2025 AD, corresponding to Ramadan 1, 1446, with students returning to school the next morning.

How much time is left until Saudi Foundation Day 2025

The following countdown shows the time remaining until Saudi Foundation Day 2025:

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Conclusion

Foundation Day is one of the Saudi national occasions that is celebrated in various forms to commemorate the Foundation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Workers in the public and private sectors are also granted an official holiday on this day.