Quick answer: Saudi Arabia has 238 business days in 2023 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2023 through Dec 31, 2023.
Month-by-month business days (2023)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 2 |
| February | 18 | 2 |
| March | 22 | 1 |
| April | 13 | 9 |
| May | 22 | 1 |
| June | 17 | 5 |
| July | 21 | 0 |
| August | 22 | 1 |
| September | 20 | 3 |
| October | 22 | 0 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 18 | 4 |
Public holidays in 2023 (Saudi Arabia)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2023 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2023 | Day off for New Year's Day |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Founding Day |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Founding Day Public Sector Holiday |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Human Rights Day |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Good Friday |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Family Day |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Freedom Day |
| May 1, 2023 | Workers' Day |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Youth Day |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Arafat Day |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Eid al-Adha |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Aug 9, 2023 | National Women's Day |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Saudi National Day |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Day off for Saudi National Day |
| Sep 24, 2023 | Heritage Day |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Day off for Heritage Day |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Rugby World Cup Win Public Holiday |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Day of Goodwill |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2023.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
13 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 2023?
Saudi Arabia has 238 working days in 2023 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2023 are excluded from the working-day total (about 28 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 13.
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.