Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Saudi Central Bank announces Official Holidays and Working Hours for Banks until 2029
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has released the official holiday schedule and working hours for banks, money exchange centers, payment service providers, and the Saudi Arabian Riyal Interbank Express System (RTGS) for the years 2026 to 2029. Trending: Fine for transporting passengers without permit in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Fitr holidays for banks and financial institutions:
➤ 2026: March 17–23
➤ 2027: March 7–11
➤ 2028: February 27–March 2
➤ 2029: February 12–18
Eid al-Adha holidays for banks and financial institutions:
➤ 2026: May 24–28
➤ 2027: May 16–20
➤ 2028: May 3–9
➤ 2029: April 22–26
Eid al-Fitr holidays for RTGS:
➤ 2026: March 19–22
➤ 2027: March 8–10
➤ 2028: February 27–28
➤ 2029: February 13–15
Eid al-Adha holidays for RTGS:
➤ 2026: May 26–28
➤ 2027: May 16–18
➤ 2028: May 4–7
➤ 2029: April 23–25
Other official holidays:
✅ Saudi National Day: September 23 (if it falls on Friday, the holiday moves to Thursday; if Saturday, the holiday moves to Sunday). Most Viewed: Umrah visa process for Indians
✅ Founding Day: February 22 (same weekend adjustment rules apply).
Ramadan working hours:
🔹 Banks with clients: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
🔹 Remittance centers and payment service providers: six-hour shifts between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
🔹 RTGS: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with clearing houses running according to system schedules.
Hajj season services:
Banks, exchange centers, and payment providers must keep seasonal branches open in Makkah, Madinah, airports, seaports, and border crossings and during weekends to serve pilgrims and visitors.
Additional service branches:
Some branches in residential and high-demand areas must also remain open during holiday periods. Their names and working hours will be announced publicly.
SAMA said these rules aim to keep financial services available while respecting holiday schedules. Like and Follow Saudi Expats News on Facebook
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