Saudi Labor Law Working Hours 2025
This service allows you to check Saudi Labor Law working hours, in accordance of article (98) of Saudi Labor Law, through the table below:
| Saudi Labor Law Working Hours | Maximum Daily Working Hours | Maximum Weekly Working Hours |
| Working Hours throughout the Year | 8 hours maximum daily | 48 hours maximum weekly |
| Working Hours for Muslims Employees in Ramadan | 6 hours maximum daily | 36 hours maximum weekly |
Saudi Labor Law Working Hours PDF
You can download Saudi Labor Law Article (98) in pdf format, by following these simple steps:
- Click on the Saudi Labor Law Article (98) pdf file link “from here”.
- Open the downloaded file.
- Click on the menu above.
- Select “Save”.
- Choose your pdf file destination.
- Click on “Save” to complete the download.
Questions & Answers
What is the maximum number of daily working hours according to Saudi Labor Law?
What is the maximum number of daily working hours according to Saudi Labor Law?
Working hours should not exceed 8 hours per day if the employer follows the daily work criterion.
Are there different working hours for Muslim employees during Ramadan?
Are there different working hours for Muslim employees during Ramadan?
Yes, during the month of Ramadan, working hours for Muslim employees are reduced to a maximum of 6 hours per day .
Are rest breaks included in the working hours?
Are rest breaks included in the working hours?
No, rest breaks (such as lunch or prayer breaks) are not counted as part of the actual working hours.
Can employer require employees to work overtime?
Can employer require employees to work overtime?
Yes, employers can require overtime work, but employees must be compensated according to Saudi Labor Law.
What is the maximum number of weekly working hours?
What is the maximum number of weekly working hours?
The maximum working hours per week should not exceed 48 hours.
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