Saudi Arabia Holidays 2025

Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for New Year's Day

Isra and Mi'raj

Also known as: Lailat al-Mi'raj, المعراج

Commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's night journey to Jerusalem and ascension to heaven

Ramadan Begins

Also known as: رمضان, Ramazan

First day of the Islamic holy month of fasting

Ash Wednesday

First day of Lent in Western Christianity

Laylat al-Qadr

Also known as: ليلة القدر, Night of Decree

Night of Power, commemorating the first revelation of the Quran

Eid al-Fitr

Also known as: عيد الفطر, Hari Raya Puasa, Şeker Bayramı

Festival marking the end of Ramadan

Palm Sunday

Commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Good Friday

Also known as: Viernes Santo, Karfreitag, Vendredi Saint

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Easter Sunday

Also known as: Pascua, Ostern, Pâques, Pasqua

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Eid al-Adha

Also known as: عيد الأضحى, Kurban Bayramı, Bakrid

Festival of Sacrifice, commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son

Pentecost

Also known as: Whit Sunday, Pfingsten, Pentecôte

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles

Islamic New Year

Also known as: محرم, Muharram, Awal Muharram

First day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar

Mawlid al-Nabi

Also known as: المولد النبوي, Milad un-Nabi, Mevlid

Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad

Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for Christmas (rare full closure)