{"id":823,"date":"2025-07-23T13:15:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T10:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menbrsaudi.com\/?p=823"},"modified":"2025-07-23T13:15:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T10:15:57","slug":"saudi-labor-law-working-hours-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/menbrsaudi.com\/en\/823\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Labor Law Working Hours 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the Labor Law, has determined the number of actual working hours allowed for each worker per day, with the aim of preventing employers from exploiting workers and forcing them to work long hours.<\/p>\n

Saudi Labor Law Working Hours<\/h2>\n

The number of actual working hours in the Saudi Labor Law is a maximum of 8 working hours per day<\/strong> if the employer adopts the daily standard, or 48 weekly working hours<\/strong> if the employer adopts the weekly standard. The periods allocated for rest, eating and prayer are not included within the actual working hours, and it is not permissible The employer may deprive the worker of specified rest periods.<\/p>\n

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Saudi Labor Law Working Hours in Ramadan<\/h2>\n

The number of working hours in the Saudi Labor Law during the month of Ramadan for Muslims is 6 hours a day or 36 hours a week<\/strong>, with the worker retaining his right to the periods designated for rest, eating, and prayer. During these periods, the worker is not under the control of the employer, and the employer is not permitted to force the worker to stay During these periods in the workplace.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The Labor Law in the Kingdom guarantees the rights of workers by specifying the duties of workers and the times that must be adhered to at work, as well as specifying rest times. It also guarantees the rights of employers by clarifying their powers over the worker during work hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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