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 ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| St. Stephen's Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Berchtold Day | Saturday, January 02 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
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 ends (CH) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in Switzerland vs Saudi Arabia
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours behind Riyadh, Saudi Arabia