Saudi National Day
Saudi National Day on 23 September marks the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932 and is a public holiday.
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About the day
Saudi National Day is held every year on 23 September. It marks the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.
It has been marked every year since a royal decree in 1965 and has been a public holiday since 2004. The holiday covers the public and private sectors, and the 2026 holiday was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
2026 was the 96th National Day. Government bodies, employers and brands run large campaigns, and the national flag is flown across the country.
Retailers run large National Day sales. In 2026 the Ministry of Commerce issued more than 3,500 discount licences covering over 12 million products.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 23 September 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 23 September 2028 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 23 September 2029 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Retail and malls
- Telecoms
- Fashion and clothing
- Restaurants and food delivery
- Banking
- Automotive
- Travel and hotels
- Events and entertainment
Where this information comes from
- Saudipedia: Saudi National Day
- Khaleej Times: Saudi National Day 2026 public holiday
- Gulf News: Saudi Arabia announces 23 September holiday for the private sector
- Gulf Business: Saudi National Day holiday set, 12 million products discounted
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