Australia Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
Australia Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Saudi Arabian and Australian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 3 days, 12 hours |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 4 days, 12 hours |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 6 days, 12 hours |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week |
| Proclamation Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 1 day |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 week, 6 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?
Australia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Saudi Arabia including and Riyadh.
2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Saudi Arabian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in Saudi Arabia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in Saudi Arabia?
The Australian representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and Australian holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (SA) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (3 days, 16 hours)
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Time in Australia vs Saudi Arabia
Canberra, Australia time is 8:00 hours ahead of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia