Quick answer: Saudi Arabia has 243 business days in 2024 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2024.
Month-by-month business days (2024)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 1 |
| March | 19 | 2 |
| April | 17 | 7 |
| May | 21 | 2 |
| June | 18 | 4 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 21 | 1 |
| September | 19 | 3 |
| October | 23 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 19 | 3 |
Public holidays in 2024 (Saudi Arabia)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | New Year's Day |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Founding Day |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Human Rights Day |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Good Friday |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Family Day |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Freedom Day |
| May 1, 2024 | Workers' Day |
| May 29, 2024 | Election Day |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Arafat Day |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Eid al-Adha |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Youth Day |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Day off for Youth Day |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| Aug 9, 2024 | National Women's Day |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Saudi National Day Holiday |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Saudi National Day |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Heritage Day |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Day of Goodwill |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2024.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
17 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 2024?
Saudi Arabia has 243 working days in 2024 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2024 are excluded from the working-day total (about 24 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 17.
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.