SAUDI ARABIA

SAMA announces Ramadan working hours, Eid holidays for banks

March 15, 2022
Saudi banks will remain open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Ramadan.
Saudi banks will remain open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Ramadan.

RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Monday the working hours of banks during the holy month of Ramadan. SAMA also announced Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha holidays.

Banks will work from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Ramadan.

Working hours for foreign exchange centers will be six flexible hours, starting 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, Eid Al-Fitr holiday will start by the end of work on Thursday, April 28, with banks resuming work on Sunday, May 8.

Eid Al-Adha holiday will begin by the end of work on Wednesday, July 6, with work recommencing on Wednesday, July 13.

Bank offices and branches will remain open in Makkah and Madinah throughout the Hajj season, including weekends, to extend services to the pilgrims. — SG


March 15, 2022
30835 views
HIGHLIGHTS
SAUDI ARABIA
3 hours ago

Crown Prince, Trump tour historic Diriyah

SAUDI ARABIA
6 hours ago

HUMAIN, AWS launch $5 billion AI Zone in Saudi Arabia

SAUDI ARABIA
7 hours ago

Uber to launch self-driving vehicles in Saudi Arabia this year, CEO announces