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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| World Braille Day | Sunday, January 04 | 2 days, 23 hours |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 23 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 23 hours |
| Stephen Foster Memorial Day | Tuesday, January 13 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Lee-Jackson Day | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| World Religion Day | Sunday, January 18 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Idaho Human Rights Day | Monday, January 19 | 2 weeks, 3 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:
- New Year's Eve (US) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (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