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 01/01/2009 through 12/31/2009.
DATE DAY HOLIDAYS
Jan 3 Saturday New Year’s Day
Jan 17 Saturday Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
Feb 14 Saturday President’s Day
May 23 Saturday Memorial Day
July 4 Saturday Independence Day
Sep 5 Saturday Labor Day
Sep 19-23 Sat-Wed **Eid-al-Fitr & Saudi National Day
Oct 10 Saturday Columbus Day
Nov 11 Wednesday Veterans Day
Nov 25 Wednesday Thanksgiving Day
Nov 24-30 Tue-Mon **Eid-al-Adha/Hajj-1430H
Dec 26 Saturday 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.