Ramadan 1448 AH Working Hours for the Private Sector
Ramadan 1448 AH working hours for the private sector: six hours a day or 36 a week for Muslims, expected from 8 February 2027 to 8 March 2027. The rule, overtime and leave.
Expected dates on the Umm al-Qura calendar; the Ministry of Human Resources’ announcement is binding.
The Rule
Actual working hours of Muslim workers in Ramadan are reduced to at most six hours a day or 36 hours a week (Labor Law, Article 98).
- The reduction applies to Muslim workers, and pay stays the same.
- Hours beyond that are overtime, paid at the hour’s wage plus 50% of the basic wage (Article 107).
- With the worker’s consent, the employer may compensate overtime with paid days off (Article 107 as amended in 1446 AH).
Coming Years
| Year | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | 8 February 2027 · Monday | 8 March 2027 · Monday |
| 1449 AH | 28 January 2028 · Friday | 25 February 2028 · Friday |
| 1450 AH | 16 January 2029 · Tuesday | 13 February 2029 · Tuesday |
| 1451 AH | 5 January 2030 · Saturday | 3 February 2030 · Sunday |
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.