Founding Day 2027 Holiday for the Private Sector
The Founding Day 2027 holiday for the private sector is one day, 22 February 2027. The rule, compensation when it falls on a rest day, and pay for working on it.
Expected dates on the Umm al-Qura calendar; the Ministry of Human Resources’ announcement is binding.
The Rule
One day, on 22 February every year (Executive Regulations of the Labor Law, Article 24).
- A fully paid holiday for every private sector worker (Labor Law, Article 112).
- If it falls on the weekly rest day, the worker is compensated with a day before or after.
- If it falls within an Eid holiday, it is not compensated.
The Days
| Date | Day | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 22 February 2027Ramadan 15, 1448 AH | Monday |
Coming Years
| Year | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 22 February 2027 · Monday | 22 February 2027 · Monday |
| 2028 | 22 February 2028 · Tuesday | 22 February 2028 · Tuesday |
| 2029 | 22 February 2029 · Thursday | 22 February 2029 · Thursday |
| 2030 | 22 February 2030 · Friday | 22 February 2030 · Friday |
When the Holiday Overlaps Other Days Off
- With the weekly rest day: the worker is compensated with an equal day before or after the holiday.
- With annual leave: the annual leave is extended by the holiday days.
- With sick leave: the worker receives full pay for the holiday days.
- If National Day or Founding Day falls within an Eid holiday: it is not compensated.
Working During the Holiday
All hours worked on public holidays and Eid days are overtime, paid at the hour’s wage plus 50% of the basic wage (Labor Law, Article 107).
Calculate Overtime PaySource: the Labor Law and its Executive Regulations (Article 24) as published by the Ministry of Human Resources, last checked 1 October 2026. Executive Regulations of the Labor Law
For awareness; the ministry’s announcement is binding on the dates, and in special cases the employment contract and the employer’s policy.
Results are estimates under the Saudi Labor Law and the Social Insurance Law and do not replace reading your contract or professional advice. Better terms in your contract or your employer’s policy take precedence. Calculated with the same rules the Madar platform applies in payroll.