🇸🇦 Long Weekends in Saudi Arabia 2026
8
Opportunities
5
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
5:1
Best Efficiency
18
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Saudi Arabia has 1 free long weekend and 7 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Arafat Day for 5 consecutive days off (efficiency: 5:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Arafat Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 5 days off
Arafat Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Arafat Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
3 days off — no PTO needed
National Day Holiday
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
National Day Holiday
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Day Holiday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 1 natural long weekend — 3 days off with no PTO needed!
3 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Arafat Day (May 23–27) and get 5 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 5 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Arafat Day (May 23–31) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Mar 14–22) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off