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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
British Embassy Po Box 94351 11693 Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 (0) 11 481 9100
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 48 minutes)
United Kingdom Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
British Consulate General P.O. Box 393 21411 Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 (0)11 481 9100
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 48 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Saudi Arabian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd January | Friday, January 02 | 0 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 days, 19 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 4 days, 19 hours |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ramadan begins | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?
United Kingdom currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh and Jeddah.
2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Saudi Arabia (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Saudi Arabia?
The British representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- 2nd January (GB) Fri, Jan 02, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Saudi Arabia
London, United Kingdom time is 3:00 hours behind Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
00:12AMFriday, January 02, 2026
London, United Kingdom
21:12PMThursday, January 01, 2026