Riyadh is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday

7h 59m remaining in the business day 11%

Local time in Riyadh 9:00 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+03:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Standard private sector and administrative office hours during the Saudi business week.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open now

Banks Commercial bank branch operating schedules governed by Saudi Central Bank guidelines.

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Outside hours

Government Public sector ministries, municipal offices, and government service centers.

7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Open now

Retail Shopping centers, hypermarkets, and commercial street stores across the capital.

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Outside hours

Dining Eateries, cafes, and food courts operating throughout daytime and late evenings.

11:00 AM - 11:59 PM Outside hours

TADAWUL market Saudi Exchange

10:00 AM - 3:20 PM Market details

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Weekend

Sat Weekend

Sun Work

Standard private sector and administrative office hours during the Saudi business week. Closed for weekend and main congregational prayer day

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Riyadh time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday, Aug 3

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2026 public holidays · Saudi Arabia

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A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.

Before you make contact

Local business 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.