Holidays and Observances in Saudi Arabia in 2023

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The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has confirmed that the holiday for Saudi National Day 2023 will be on Sunday, September 23. This applies to both the public and private sectors.

Saudi National Day is an annual celebration of the unification of Hejaz and Najd into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The holiday takes place on September 23 each year

However, since the official holiday falls on a Saturday, the Saudi government has declared a day off on September 24th, allowing the people of KSA to fully enjoy and celebrate the national holiday and is marked by a variety of events, including firework displays, drone shows, cultural performances, and sales.

This year’s National Day theme is “We dream and we achieve.” The theme reflects the Kingdom’s progress in recent years, as well as its ambitious plans for the future.

Saudi National Day is a major event in the Kingdom and is celebrated by people of all ages. It is a time for reflection on the country’s history and achievements, as well as a time to look forward to the future.