Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unified on September 23, 1932. King Abdul Aziz unified Nejd and Hejaz regions. Previously celebrated only religious festivals like Eid and Hajj
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was formerly known as Kingdom of Najd and Hijaz. King Aziz Ibn Saud renamed kingdom to "House of Saudi Arabia" in 1332. Modern Saudi Arabia unified in 1932 under King Abdulaziz's rule
Saudi Arabia celebrates three official holidays annually: National Day, Eid Al Fitr, and Eid Al Adha. National Day occurs on September 23, 2025, marking the union of Najd and Hijaz. Eid Al Fitr takes place on March 31, 2025, marking the end of Ramadan. Eid Al Adha occurs on June 6, 2025, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice
National Day celebrated annually on October 1st to commemorate 1949 founding. 2025 holiday schedule not yet released, likely runs October 1-7. Known as "Golden Week" for peak tourism period