Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
Switzerland Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Switzerland Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Saudi Arabian and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 4 days, 13 hours |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 5 days |
| May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 months |
| Arafat Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 2 months |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 months |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 2 months |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh and Jeddah.
2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Saudi Arabian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Saudi Arabia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Saudi Arabia?
The Swiss representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (CH) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (4 days, 17 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Saudi Arabia
Bern, Switzerland time is 2:00 hours behind Riyadh, Saudi Arabia