Quick answer: Saudi Arabia has 241 business days in 2022 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2022 through Dec 31, 2022.
Month-by-month business days (2022)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 19 | 1 |
| March | 22 | 1 |
| April | 18 | 4 |
| May | 19 | 4 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 19 | 4 |
| August | 22 | 1 |
| September | 19 | 4 |
| October | 21 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 1 |
| December | 19 | 4 |
Public holidays in 2022 (Saudi Arabia)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2022 | New Year's Day |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Founding Day |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Human Rights Day |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Good Friday |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Family Day |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Freedom Day |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| May 1, 2022 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| May 1, 2022 | Workers' Day |
| May 2, 2022 | Eid al-Fitr |
| May 2, 2022 | Day off for Workers' Day |
| May 3, 2022 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| May 4, 2022 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Youth Day |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Arafat Day |
| Jul 9, 2022 | Eid al-Adha |
| Jul 10, 2022 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Aug 9, 2022 | National Women's Day |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Saudi National Day Holiday |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Day off for Saudi National Day |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Saudi National Day |
| Sep 24, 2022 | Heritage Day |
| Nov 23, 2022 | World Cup Win Public Holiday |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 25, 2022 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2022 | Day of Goodwill |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Public Holiday |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2022.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Saudi Arabia in 2022?
Saudi Arabia has 241 working days in 2022 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2022 are excluded from the working-day total (about 26 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.