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The Ministry of Human Resources has announced the Eid holidays in Saudi Arabia for the year 2024. The holidays vary across different sectors, and the details are as follows:
- Government Employees
The government has announced a generous 10-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday for all public sector employees. Here are the details:
| Last Working Day | Eid Holidays Start | Eid Holidays End | First Working Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | Thursday, April 4, 2024 | Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Sunday, April 14, 2024 |
This holiday applies to all government employees, including expatriates working on the government sector payroll. However, the following sectors are exempt from this announcement:
- Health Sector
- Armed Forces, including the police
- Banking Sector
- Subcontracted Employees
- Private Sector Employees
According to Article 112 of the Saudi Labor Law and Article 4 of the ministry’s bylaw for holidays, the minimum number of Eid-ul-Fitr holidays for private sector employees is 4, excluding weekends. The details are as follows:
| Last Working Day | Eid Holidays Start | Eid Holidays (1-day weekend) | Eid Holidays (2-day weekend) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 5 days | 6 days |
- Banking Sector/Stock Market
The Saudi banks and stock market will enjoy 9 Eid-ul-Fitr holidays this year. The details are as follows:
| Last Working Day | Eid Holidays Start | Eid Holidays End | First Working Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 4, 2024 | Friday, April 5, 2024 | Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Sunday, April 14, 2024 |
- Weekend Rules
According to the Saudi Labor Law, if there is a weekend during the Eid holidays, the employer must extend the Eid holidays by the days of the weekend. If there is a two-day weekend within this period, employees can enjoy Eid holidays until Sunday, April 14, 2024.
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