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Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that private sector employees performing Hajj for the first time are now entitled to 10 to 15 days of paid leave<\/h2>\n

This leave includes the Eid Al Adha holiday and is only available once during an employee\u2019s service period.<\/p>\n

To qualify, employees must have completed at least two consecutive years with their current employer and must not have performed Hajj previously. This policy aims to support employees\u2019 religious obligations while maintaining balance in workplace operations.<\/p>\n

The ministry clarified that while the leave is a right under Saudi labor law, employers still have the discretion to determine how many employees can take Hajj leave each year<\/h2>\n

\"First-Time<\/p>\n

This is to ensure that business continuity is not disrupted, particularly in industries with high operational demands.<\/p>\n

The announcement comes as the Kingdom prepares for the upcoming Hajj season in early June.<\/p>\n

It reflects ongoing efforts to support both workers and employers by embedding flexibility into labor policies without compromising religious commitments.<\/p>\n

This thoughtful measure is part of broader reforms that align with Vision 2030\u2019s goal of improving quality of life and promoting inclusive, balanced workforce policies across the Kingdom!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that private sector employees performing Hajj for the first time are now entitled to 10 to 15 days of paid leave This leave includes the Eid Al Adha holiday and is only available once during an employee\u2019s service period. 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