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Saudi Arabia Public Holidays
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2013-December 2014 period.
Public holiday note:
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given below are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last up to several days, depending on the region. During Hajj, all government establishments and some businesses will be closed for 10 to 14 days.
2013
August
08
Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends)
Start date:
8 August 2013
September
23
Saudi National Day
Start date:
23 September 2013
October
15
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Start date:
15 October 2013
2014
July
28
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
Start date:
28 July 2014
September
23
National Day
Start date:
23 September 2014
October
04
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Start date:
4 October 2014
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