RIYADH – The Saudi government has officially approved significant amendments to the public holiday policy for Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha starting from next year.
With the amendments, it has clarified the duration of official leave for public sector employees.
Reports said the Saudi Cabinet has revised its previous decision and specified that employees working under government institutions and the civil service system will now receive a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 working days off for each of the two major Islamic festivals.
The newly approved amendment aims to bring consistency and clarity to the application of Eid holidays across public departments.
However, the policy will not apply to employees working under special contractual arrangements, such as those in ministries or supporting agencies governed by specific internal regulations.
The update marks a significant step in standardizing public sector leave while maintaining flexibility for institutions with unique operational needs.
