Ramadan is just a couple of moon turns away, and the Kingdom has started preparing. From Ramadan markets to iftar and suhoor announcements, Saudi Arabia is gearing up for the first winter Ramadan in 30 years.
Since the month is all about spiritual reflection, Saudi Ramadan working hours are reduced every year.
Following the announcement about school hours reduction, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced private sector working hours.
So, prepare to have some more time to yourself. Here is everything to know about the reduced working hours.
Saudi Ramadan working hours 2026
Since the second week of February, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been getting ready for the Holy Month and lighting Ramadan lights. Because it is thought that the Prophet Muhammad, Peace be Upon Him, received the revelation of the Qur’an during this month, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is regarded as the holiest month in Islam.
Saudi Ramadan working hours for the private sector
The ministry has announced that this year all private sectors are meant to work for six hours only. While most companies follow a flexible schedule for those who are fasting, how your workday is set up for six hours is up to your employer.
The ministry tends to mandate a flexible schedule for employees who are fasting, meaning that they need to fulfill the six-hour requirement between 9am and 5pm. This could mean working from 9am to 3pm, 10am to 4pm, and so on.
Saudi Ramadan working hours for schools
If you work for an educational institution, you will be pleased to learn that academia employees are required to work for five hours each day. However, these five hours are not flexible and must be completed during the outlined Ramadan school hours.
Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
Since this is the first winter Ramadan in almost three decades, Saudi Ramadan 2026 mosque guidelines have been announced to make your supplications easier. Wondering when Ramadan will start in Saudi Arabia? After Ramadan in Oman was announced, the Kingdom has called on its residents to help sight the crescent moon on Tuesday, February 17, meaning Ramadan could begin as early as Wednesday, February 18.
During Ramadan. Across Saudi, hrsd.gov.sa.
