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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 0 minutes |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 21 hours, 52 minutes |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Foundation Day | Friday, March 06 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| May Day | Monday, March 09 | 2 weeks, 5 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 2026/2024:
- Carnival / Shrove Tuesday (AU & AU) Tue, Feb 17, 2026 (1 hour, 53 minutes)
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Time in Australia vs Saudi Arabia
Canberra, Australia time is 8:00 hours ahead of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia