--- title: KSA Public Holidays 2024 description: Here's a list of Saudi Arabia's public holidays in 2024 - Saudi Arabia has a rich history and traditions that are celebrated through its national holidays. image: https://blog.zenhr.com/hubfs/KSA-Public-Holidays-2024_Blog-Image-01-1.webp --- [![ZenHR Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6512cbc4fa8d0ecb482a233b/692c23776fa13080da88bb57_logo-dark.svg) ![ZenHR Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6512cbc4fa8d0ecb482a233b/692c23776fa13080da88bb57_logo-dark.svg) ZenHR Logo](https://www.zenhr.com/en) Menu button - ZenHR Software [All Modules](https://www.zenhr.com/en/modules) [Payroll](https://www.zenhr.com/en/modules/payroll) [Time Management](https://www.zenhr.com/en/modules/attendance-and-time-tracking) [Employee and Manager Self-Service (ESS & MSS)](https://www.zenhr.com/en/modules/employee-self-service) [Employee Management](https://www.zenhr.com/en/modules/employee-management) [Performance Evaluation](https://www.zenhr.com/en/modules/performance-and-evaluation) [Reporting & Analytics](https://www.zenhr.com/en/modules/reporting-and-analytics) [ZenATS Applicant Tracking System (ATS)](https://www.zenhr.com/en/modules/applicant-tracking-system) [Earned Wage Access (ZenEWA)](https://www.zenhr.com/en/earned-wage-access-zenewa) [Mobile App](https://www.zenhr.com/en/mobile) [HR Software for Construction Companies](https://www.zenhr.com/en/construction-industry) [HR Software for IT Companies](https://www.zenhr.com/en/it-industry) [HR Software for F&B Companies](https://www.zenhr.com/en/food-and-beverage-industry) [HR Software for Retail Companies](https://www.zenhr.com/en/retail-industry) [HR Software for Real Estate Companies](https://www.zenhr.com/en/real-estate-industry) [HR Software for Enterprise Companies](https://www.zenhr.com/en/enterprise-hr-software) - 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From time-honored religious celebrations to commemorations, these holidays bring people in the country together, fostering a sense of joy and national pride. Let’s take a look through the Kingdom’s calendar and explore the significance of each public holiday.  ![](https://i0.wp.com/blog.zenhr.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KSA-Public-Holidays-2024_Blog-Image-04-2.png?resize=860%2C810&ssl=1)   ## **1. Founding Day – *February 22, 2024*** On the 22nd of February, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its founding day. The day when the cornerstone of the nation was laid, security and stability were gained in 1727 under the leadership of Imam Mohammed bin Saud. ## **2. Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr – *April 10, 2024*** Ramadan is one of the most sacred months in Islam, and it is observed with fasting, prayer, and reflection. The exact dates of Ramadan depend on the lunar calendar, and in 2024, it will span from around March 10 to April 8. Eid al-Fitr, which follows Ramadan, is a grand celebration marked by feasts and prayers, bringing families and friends together. ## **3. Day of Arafat – *June 15, 2024*** The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic Calendar. It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and is followed by the holiday of Eid al-Adha. The Day of Arafat is a day of fasting and reflection for Muslims worldwide. ## **4. Eid al-Adha – *June 16, 2024*** Eid Al Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, occurs on the tenth day of the Islamic calendar’s last month, Dhu al-Hijjah, and occurs around two months after Eid Al Fitr, which marks the culmination of the Hajj trip to the holy city of Makkah. ## **5. Saudi National Day – *September 23, 2024*** Saudi Arabia’s National Day, September 23, commemorates the union of Najd and Hijaz. The combined states were renamed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932 after King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud’s dynasty, the House of Saud. Saudi National Day, or Al Yom Al Watany, is celebrated with fireworks, parades with floats showing the attractions of each area, music and traditional attire, and Saudi flags filling the streets to honor the event. Special cultural activities are conducted, and there is a strong sense of national pride everywhere, from individuals adorning their vehicles and houses to buildings turning green for the day. ![Amanee Hasan](https://blog.zenhr.com/hubfs/1782294238755%20(1).jpg) ###### Amanee Hasan Amanee Hasan is a Senior Content Strategist at ZenHR, an award-winning and top-rated HR software solution serving organizations across the MENA region. She specializes in SEO, UX writing, copywriting, product marketing, and content covering the latest HR trends, labor laws, HR technology, and the future of work. 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