Is Saudi Flag Day A Public Holiday? Everything You Need To Know
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud declared the day in a royal statement
What is Saudi Flag Day? Is Saudi Flag Day A Public Holiday? Bazaar Arabia shares everything we know.
It has been announced that Saudi Arabia will mark each year on March 11 as Flag Day. The news comes after the official Saudi Press Agency confirmed the order made by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
What is Saudi Flag Day?
In a royal statement made by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced, “… Based on the value of the national flag extending throughout the history of the Saudi state since its establishment in 1139 AH corresponding to 1727 AD. And for about three centuries; This flag was a witness to the campaigns to unite the country that the Saudi state waged. We commanded what is to come: The day (March 11) of every year will be a special day for the flag, under the name (Flag Day).”
When is Saudi Flag Day? Will It Change Each Year?
Saturday, March 11 has been declared Saudi Flag Day for 2023. It’s unclear whether or not it will be celebrates on the same date in 2024.
Is Saudi Flag Day a public holiday?
At the moment, Saudi Flag Day has not been announced as a public or private holiday, meaning workers will still be expected to clock into work unless informed otherwise by the government.
In the past when Saudi Founding Day was first announced, it was also unclear whether or not The Kingdom would have a day off to commemorate the special day; this year, two holiday dates were
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