Saudi Arabia sets Ramadan timings, Eid holidays for financial institutions

07/05/2019 Argaam

 

Working hours for banks and insurance companies in Saudi Arabia will be from 10 am to 4 pm during the holy month of Ramadan, as per guidelines from the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA).

 

Eid Al Fitr holidays for both will be from Thursday, May 30 until June 9 this year, while Eid Al Adha holiday will be from August 9-18, SAMA said.

 

During the Hajj season, banks will remain open at the holy sites, country entrances and high-population areas during the holidays and weekends, it added.

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