The Saudi stock market is on Eid Al-Adha holiday today, Thursday, May 28, 2026 — the last trading session before the holiday was on Thursday, May 21, which saw the TASI (TASI) index rise by 0.4% and close at 11,028 points. The market is set to reopen on Sunday, May 31, God willing.
Who is concerned: All investors and traders in the Saudi stock market
Where is it held: Through the Saudi Exchange platform — saudiexchange.sa
How much does it cost: Following indicators is free
When: The holiday is from May 24 to May 30 — returning on Sunday, May 31
💡 Information: The last session before the holiday saw trades worth 11.1 billion riyals
📊 Market performance in the last session before the holiday
The last trading session before the Eid Al-Adha holiday was on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and recorded excellent numbers:
- TASI index: 11,028 points (+42 points | +0.4%)
- Trading value: around 11.1 billion riyals
- Volume of shares traded: over 372 million shares
- Highest point during the session: 11,032 points
- Lowest point: 10,973 points
The rise in the last session gives a positive signal to investors before the holiday, especially with the improvement in liquidity compared to previous sessions.
📅 Eid Al-Adha holiday schedule and return to trading
The Saudi Exchange announced the official holiday schedule on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha 1447 AH:
| Day | Date | Status |
| Thursday, May 21 | 4 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 | 🟢 Last trading session |
| Sunday, May 24 | 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 | 🔴 Start of holiday |
| Wednesday, May 27 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 | 🔴 First day of Eid |
| Thursday, May 28 | 11 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 | 🔴 Holiday (today) |
| Saturday, May 30 | 13 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 | 🔴 Last day of holiday |
| Sunday, May 31 | 14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 | 🟢 Resumption of trading |
📈 Top company news before the holiday
Before the holiday, there were important news that affected the market:
- Elm Company (Elm): Achieved a jump in first-quarter profits of 656 million riyals, and its stock rose 17%
- Marafiq Company (Marafiq): Strong profits supported by increased revenues and reduced financing costs, the stock rose 15%
- Kingdom Holding: Rose 13% after the general assembly meeting and voting on the distribution of cash dividends of one billion riyals
- Saudi Aramco and Al Rajhi: Among the most active stocks in terms of value
📋 Important regulatory news
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Before the holiday, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced the easing of regulatory rules for offering and listing, most notably:
- Reducing the minimum capital required for securities activities from 50 million to 20 million riyals (a 60% reduction)
- Simplifying disclosure and listing requirements
- Improving transparency and attracting more companies to the market
These amendments aim to expand the market base, facilitate the entry of new companies, and open the door to increase the number of listed companies in Tadawul.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When do trading sessions resume after the holiday?
Sunday, May 31, 2026, corresponding to Dhu al-Hijjah 14, 1447 AH.
Is there a trading session today, Thursday, May 28?
No, the market is closed for Eid al-Adha. The next session will be on Sunday.
How can I follow the market while on holiday?
You can follow indices and news through the Saudi Exchange website saudiexchange.sa or the official Tadawul app.
🔮 Post-Holiday Expectations
With trading resuming on Sunday, May 31, the market will be influenced by:
- The positive rise in the last session before the holiday
- News from strong companies (SABIC, Marafiq, Kingdom Holding)
- Easing of regulatory rules (which encourages the listing of new companies)
- Global price movements — especially oil
We wish everyone a blessed Eid al-Adha and see you on Sunday in the trading session 👍
Official Sources:
Saudi Exchange — saudiexchange.sa
Capital Market Authority — cma.org.sa
