How to Schedule Field Teams During Saudi Arabia’s Midday Outdoor Work Ban

Managing field teams in Saudi Arabia requires careful workforce planning during the summer months because of the midday outdoor work ban. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) applies the ban to outdoor work under direct sunlight from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the 2026 implementation running from 15 June to 15 September 2026. Employers are required to organize working hours accordingly and take appropriate measures to protect employees from heat-related risks.