As per MOHRE the public holidays for private as follows,
Following is the list of public holidays for the year 2024 applicable to both, public and private sectors.
- New Year Day: 1 January
- Eid Al Fitr: From 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal 1445 AH (4 days)
- Arafah day and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): From 9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah 1445 AH (4 days)
- Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year): 1 Muharram 1446 AH
- Prophet Mohammed's birthday: 12 Rabi’ Awwal 1446 AH
- National Day: 2 and 3 December 2024 (2 days).
*Note: Islamic holidays are determined according to moon sighting.