RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced a four-day holiday for private sector employees to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, expected to last from May 23 to May 26, according to the Human Resources and Social Development Ministry.
As Ramadan is expected to end on May 22, pending the moon sighting, this puts the first day of private sector holiday as May 23.
Considering that most employees do not work on Friday, they can expect a five-day holiday.
Public sector employees have a noticeably longer holiday, from today to May 31.
In the neighbouring UAE, Eid Al Fitr will begin on May 22 for public and private sector employees.
&uuid=(email))