The new Weekend in Saudi Arabia | The truth about changing the weekly holiday in Saudi Arabia

Weather of Arabia - Some platforms on social media circulated information stating that Saudi Arabia had canceled the holiday on Friday, shifting the weekend (weekend) to Saturday and Sunday. However, no official announcement was found confirming this amendment by the Ministry of Resources. Humanity and Social Development Saudi Arabia, after reviewing publications related to the subject.

On the other hand, some news channels published a video report in which they surveyed the opinions of a number of people about the weekend and the possibility of modifying its days. This report coincided with the spread of the new hashtag #Weekend on the “X” platform in the Kingdom, which indicates the community’s interest in such issues.

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Expectations of the new Weekend application in Saudi Arabia

Friday is considered an official holiday in Saudi Arabia, so the weekly vacation is likely to consist of three days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The half-time system may also be applied on Friday, with the aim of enhancing the quality of life and improving organization in the Kingdom.

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