United States Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
United States Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
United States Consulate General in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
United States Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Saudi Arabian and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 0 minutes |
| Employee Appreciation Day | Friday, March 06 | 2 days, 5 hours |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 08 | 4 days, 5 hours |
| World Kidney Day | Thursday, March 12 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Friday the 13th | Friday, March 13 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Lailat al-Qadr | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 4 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 week, 6 days |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?
United States currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh, Dhahran and Jeddah.
2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for United States?
Saudi Arabian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Saudi Arabia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia?
The U.S. representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- World Wildlife Day (US & US) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Saudi Arabia
Washington D.C., United States time is 10:00 hours behind Riyadh, Saudi Arabia