Australia Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
Australia Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Saudi Arabian and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 0 minutes |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 6 days, 19 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
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 2026/2024:
- Orthodox Christmas Day (AU) Wed, Jan 07, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Australia vs Saudi Arabia
Canberra, Australia time is 8:00 hours ahead of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia