Saudi Founding Day
Founding Day on 22 February marks the founding of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727, and is a public holiday.
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OrganiserGovernment of Saudi Arabia
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Last checked21 October 2026
First held2022
About the day
Founding Day is held in Saudi Arabia every year on 22 February. It marks the founding of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727.
It was set by a royal order from King Salman on 27 January 2022 and is a public holiday. Its slogan is "The Day We Started".
Founding Day is separate from Saudi National Day on 23 September, which marks the unification of the kingdom in 1932.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 22 February 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 22 February 2028 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 22 February 2029 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
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