National Day holiday counted in new employee probation, ministry clarifies
The Ministry of Human Resources clarifies if National Day leave is included in the probation period for new private sector employees.
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AIThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has clarified the status of National Day leave and whether it is counted within the probation period for new employees in the private sector.
This clarification came in response to an inquiry about whether National Day is included in the probation period for new hires.
The ministry stated that those interested can review the details of holiday entitlements for private sector employees in the executive regulations of the Labor Law, specifically Article 24, available on the ministry's official website here.
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Date of the 96th Saudi National Day holiday
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the date of the 96th Saudi National Day holiday for the private and non-profit sectors, coinciding with the Kingdom's National Day celebrations.
The ministry stated on its X platform page that Wednesday, 12 Rabi' al-Thani 1448 AH, corresponding to September 23, 2026, will be an official holiday for workers in the private and non-profit sectors.
The ministry noted that the holiday is based on Article 24 of the executive regulations of the Labor Law, stressing that employers must comply with the procedures outlined in paragraph two of the article.