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- Employees and Students to enjoy Long weekend this Saudi National Day
Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Some Employees and Students to enjoy Long weekend this Saudi National Day
A long weekend is in store for Saudi nationals and few resident expatriates this month in celebration of Saudi National Day, which is being celebrated for the 94th year in a row. See Also : Explore surprising facts about Saudi Arabia
Observed every year on September 23 as public holiday for both private and public sector employees, this occasion pays tribute to King Abdulaziz's decree in the year 1932 that united the Kingdoms of Najd (the Central Region) and Hijaz (the West Coast and other regions).
Due to the long weekend in the Kingdom of Friday and Saturday, some workers will have an extra day off on Sunday, September 22 along with the Monday holiday of 23rd September, on which the main event will be held on. Which will a 4-day holiday for some resident expats and Saudi citizens.
The academic calendar of the Ministry of Education also grants students a day off on Sunday, September 22, to celebrate the 94th Saudi National Day event on 23rd September 2024. Recommend : Employers responsible for the departure of Expats with Final exit visa
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Employees and Students to enjoy Long weekend this Saudi National Day
Employees and Students to enjoy Long weekend this Saudi National Day