On Sunday, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the working hours of its affiliated branches, offices, and remittance transfer centers during Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr, and Eid-Al-Adha holidays for the current year 2023 (1444 AH

As revealed by the Central Bank, bank branches will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM during Ramadan, and remittance transfer centers will be open from 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM.

According to the Central Bank, Eid Al-Fitr holidays begin on Monday, 17th April 2023 (26th Ramadan 1444) and end on Tuesday, 25th April 2023 (5th Shawwal 1444

Also, according to the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia, Eid Al-Adha holidays end on Thursday, 22nd June 2023 (4th Dhu Al-Hijjah 1444), and work resumes on Sunday, 2nd July 2023 (14th Dhu Al-Hijjah 1444

A circular from the Saudi Central Bank explains that bank offices and seasonal branches remain open in the cities of air and sea pilgrims, holy sites in Makkah and Madinah, and border crossings to assist pilgrims, umrah performers, and visitors.

Banks open several branches and transfer centers in locations where opening the headquarters for operation during specific holiday periods is necessary, according to the circular from SAMA.

SOURCE : SAUDI EXPATRIATES