Saudi Arabia Embassy and Consulates in Australia
Saudi Arabia Embassy in Canberra, Australia
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Saudi Arabia may close on the following Australian and Saudi Arabian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| May Day | Monday, May 04 | 18 hours, 23 minutes |
| Lag B'Omer | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 day, 18 hours |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 6 days, 18 hours |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 weeks |
| National Sorry Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Hari Raya Haji | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
1. How many Saudi Arabian Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
Saudi Arabia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Australia including and Canberra.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Australian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Saudi Arabia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Saudi Arabia in Australia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Saudi Arabian embassies in Australia?
The Saudi Arabian representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Saudi Arabian holidays in 2026/2024:
- May Day (AU) Mon, May 04, 2026 (15 hours, 24 minutes)
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Time in Saudi Arabia vs Australia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time is 7:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia