Holidays and Observances in Saudi Arabia in 2016
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 | Sunday | March Equinox | Season |
| Jun 6 | Monday | Ramadan begins | Observance |
| Jun 21 | Tuesday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 5 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| Jul 6 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| Jul 7 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| Jul 8 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| Sep 10 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Sep 11 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Sep 12 | Monday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| Sep 13 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Sep 14 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Sep 15 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Sep 22 | Thursday | Day off for Saudi National Day | National holiday |
| Sep 22 | Thursday | September Equinox | Season |
| Sep 23 | Friday | Saudi National Day | National holiday |
| Oct 3 | Monday | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| Dec 21 | Wednesday | December Solstice | Season |
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