About this Holiday
Saudi National Day on September 23rd commemorates the royal decree issued by King Abdulaziz ibn Saud on September 23, 1932, unifying the kingdoms of Hejaz and Nejd and their dependencies under the name 'The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.' This historic proclamation marked the culmination of decades of effort to unite the diverse regions of the Arabian Peninsula under one sovereign state. The day is celebrated with spectacular fireworks, drone light shows, cultural performances, and public festivities across the Kingdom's cities.