Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Riyadh
A guide to typical business hours, workweek schedules, and public sector operating times across Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PMStandard private sector and administrative office hours during the Saudi business week.
MonToday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Fri
Closed
Closed for weekend and main congregational prayer day
Sat
Closed
Closed for weekend
Sun
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
First day of the Saudi workweek
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Saudi Arabia
Holiday calendar unavailable
A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Sunday-to-Thursday Workweek
Saudi Arabia shifted to a Sunday through Thursday workweek in 2013. Friday and Saturday form the national weekend.
Prayer Times and Continuity
Since 2021, mandatory business shutdowns during prayer times have been lifted, allowing shops and restaurants to remain open continuously.
Ramadan & Seasonal Shifts
During Ramadan, office and public sector hours shorten to six hours per day, while dining and retail peak during late night hours.
Government & Bank Windows
Government entities typically open early around 07:30, while bank branches operate from 09:30 to 16:30 Sunday through Thursday.