Eastern Province Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Guide & Bank Closures

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Eastern Province?

Eastern Province observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Saudi Arabia nationally, since Eastern Province doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Eastern Province.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Eastern Province observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Eastern Province, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Founding Day on February 22) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Eastern Province

These are Saudi Arabia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Saudi Arabia's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Saudi Arabia, including Eastern Province. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Founding Day	February 22	National Public Holiday	Full Official Closure (Public & Private Sector Mandated Leave)	www.my.gov.sa
National Day	September 23	National Public Holiday	Full Official Closure (Banks, Schools & Govt Administration)	www.my.gov.sa

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Eastern Province

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Founding Day	Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Eastern Province

Public offices, banks and schools throughout Eastern Province close on the same fixed-date statutory holidays observed nationwide, since public holidays in Saudi Arabia are a matter of national labor law rather than state-by-state decree.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in Eastern Province, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

As Eastern Province's capital, Dammam observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Eastern Province.

Frequently Asked Questions — Eastern Province Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Eastern Province?

Yes, they do. Eastern Province follows Saudi Arabia's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Eastern Province?

Eastern Province observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Saudi Arabia nationally, since Eastern Province doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Eastern Province?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Eastern Province.

Do public holidays in Eastern Province differ from the rest of Saudi Arabia?

No — public holidays in Saudi Arabia are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Eastern Province observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Eastern Province-specific reference, not because Eastern Province has its own separate holiday list.

Does Dammam, Eastern Province's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Dammam observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Eastern Province and Saudi Arabia. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Eastern Province's public holiday dates?

Eastern Province's public holidays are mandated by Saudi Arabia's national statutory framework, published via www.my.gov.sa — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.