The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has shared the working hours for financial institutions in Saudi Arabia during the upcoming Ramadan, as well as the Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha holidays this year. In a statement released on its official account on the “X” platform, SAMA announced that banks will be available to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the fasting month. Financial transfer centers and payment service providers will operate from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering six flexible hours each day.
SAMA also outlined the dates for the upcoming Eid holidays. Eid Al-Fitr holidays will commence on Sunday, March 30 (01/10/1446 AH), and will conclude on Wednesday, April 2 (04/10/1446 AH). Eid Al-Adha holidays are set to begin on Thursday, June 5 (09/12/1446 AH), and will end on Tuesday, June 10 (14/12/1446 AH).
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Even during the holidays, SAMA emphasized that bank branches, exchange centers, and payment service providers in Makkah, Madinah, and border crossings will remain open to accommodate pilgrims and Umrah performers. Additionally, select branches in high-traffic areas will operate during specific times throughout the Eid holidays to ensure continued service.
These measures are designed to guarantee that financial services remain accessible to both residents and visitors during these important religious periods.
The last quarter moon of Shaban was visible from midnight Wednesday February 19, according to Jeddah Astronomy Society. The moon reached its last quarter phase on Thursday at 8:32 p.m. Makkah time, as it approaches conjunction and the beginning of Ramadan.
