Saudi Arabia Declares Feb. 22 as Official Holiday to Celebrate National Foundation

In Riyadh, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has declared Feb. 22 as an official holiday for both the public and private sectors. This announcement, reported by the Saudi Press Agency, marks a celebration of the foundation of Saudi Arabia. The decision follows a royal decree issued by King Salman on Jan. 27, 2022, establishing Feb. 22 as a recurring holiday to commemorate the establishment of the Saudi state.