Saudi Arabia announces September 23 National Day holiday for private sector
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has declared Wednesday, September 23, an official holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors to mark the Kingdom’s 96th National Day, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said. The ministry said in a statement on its official X account that the holiday falls on Rabi Al Thani 12, 1448 AH, corresponding to September 23, 2026. It said the…
Saudi Arabia has announced that September 23, 2026 will be a holiday for private and non-profit sector employees to celebrate the country's 96th National Day, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The holiday corresponds to Rabi Al Thani 12, 1448 AH on the Islamic calendar. The decision aligns with article 24 of the Labour Law's Executive Regulations, which requires employers to follow the provisions outlined in the article's second paragraph.
The National Day holiday is observed annually on September 23, commemorating the unification of the Kingdom by its founder, King Abdulaziz Al Saud, in 1932. Saudi Arabia's National Day celebrations typically involve grand festivities across the country.
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