Saudi Arabia's weekend is Friday and Saturday. many businesses close briefly around midday Friday for prayers, and the weekly rhythm shifts around that.
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The weekend in Saudi Arabia is Friday and Saturday.
Most businesses: 9am-1pm and 4pm-9pm, split by a midday break
many businesses close briefly around midday Friday for prayers, and the weekly rhythm shifts around that
Business hours often split around midday prayer times, especially on Friday, when many shops close from late morning until after Friday prayers.