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How to Track Ramadan Working Hours and Attendance in Saudi Arabia

Last updated: September 28, 2026

How to Track Ramadan Working Hours and Attendance in Saudi Arabia

Ramadan requires employers in Saudi Arabia to adjust working schedules and attendance practices for Muslim employees. During Ramadan, the Saudi Labour Law reduces the maximum actual working hours for Muslim workers to 7 hours per day or 35 hours per week.

For HR and payroll teams, this means attendance systems must be configured to recognize Ramadan schedules rather than continuing with the organization's normal working-hour rules.

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