Embassy Holidays
Holidays Schedule
The following days are designated as official holidays to be observed by the Embassy and the two Consulates for the period 01/01/2012 through 12/31/2012.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Sunday | New Year’s Day |
| January 14 | Saturday | Martin Luther King’s Birthday |
| February 18 | Saturday | President’s Day |
| May 26 | Saturday | Memorial Day |
| July 4 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Aug 18-22 | Sat-Wed | **Eid-al-Fitr/Ramadan-1433H |
| September 1 | Saturday | U.S. Labor Day |
| September 23 | Sunday | Saudi National Day |
| October 6 | Saturday | Columbus Day |
| Oct 24-30 | Wed-Tue | **Eid-al-Adha/Hajj-1433H |
| November 11 | Sunday | Veterans Day |
| November 21 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
**These local holidays are governed by the lunar calendar; Exact dates will/must be confirmed by the Saudi Authorities on a later date and may be subject to change.