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Canada Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Canada Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 94321, Riyadh, 11693, Saudi Arabia
Phone: + 966 (11) 202-3200
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
Canada Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Ali Reza Tower, 11Th Floor, Medinah Road, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 (12) 653-0597 /+ 966 (12) 653-0434
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following Saudi Arabian and Canadian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 9 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| National Flag of Canada Day | Sunday, February 15 | 1 month |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many Canadian Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?
Canada currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh and Jeddah.
2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Saudi Arabian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Canada. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Canada in Saudi Arabia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Canadian embassies in Saudi Arabia?
The Canadian representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and Canadian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Orthodox New Year (CA) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 13 hours)
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Time in Canada vs Saudi Arabia
Ottawa, Canada time is 9:00 hours behind Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10:12AMThursday, January 08, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
01:12AMThursday, January 08, 2026