Guides
Clear explanations of the rules behind our tools, written for people in Saudi Arabia.
Work and labor law
Your rights on leave, working hours and Ramadan hours under the Saudi Labor Law.
Topic page- Saudi public holidays 1448 (2027)The official holidays in the Hijri year 1448 for private-sector and government employees in Saudi Arabia, with the expected dates and the rules that set them.19 October 2026 · 2 min read
- Sick leave under the Saudi Labor LawHow sick leave works for private-sector employees in Saudi Arabia: how many days, how they’re paid, and common mistakes.1 October 2026 · 1 min read
- How to calculate your end-of-service awardThe formula in Articles 84 and 85 of the Saudi Labor Law, what changes if you resign, the exceptions, and five worked examples.30 September 2026 · 2 min read
- GOSI contributions in 2026How much GOSI is deducted from your salary, the difference between the old and new systems, and how contributions are calculated.30 September 2026 · 1 min read
- How overtime pay is calculated in Saudi ArabiaThe Article 107 formula, the hourly rate, what counts as overtime, and why two common methods give different answers.30 September 2026 · 1 min read
- Resignation and notice periods in Saudi ArabiaWhat changed for resignations and notice periods in the Labor Law amendments in force since 18 February 2025, and what happens after you resign.30 September 2026 · 1 min read
- Working hours under the Saudi Labor LawThe rules on how long you can work in the Saudi private sector: daily and weekly limits, Ramadan hours, breaks, the weekly rest day, and when extra hours count as overtime.29 September 2026 · 2 min read
- Annual leave in Saudi Arabia: your rights under the Labor LawHow many days of paid leave you're entitled to, when that rises, how leave is scheduled, and how unused days are paid when your job ends.28 September 2026 · 2 min read
- Working hours in Ramadan in Saudi ArabiaWhat the Saudi Labor Law says about working hours in Ramadan for private-sector employees, how overtime is paid, and when Ramadan 1448 is expected to start.28 September 2026 · 1 min read
- Salary and support payment dates 2026–2027Every month's payment dates in one table: government salaries, the Citizen Account, pensions and the developed social security, from October 2026 to December 2027.18 October 2026 · 3 min read
- How home finance works in Saudi ArabiaHow your monthly installment is worked out, what the term really costs, and what to compare between banks before you sign.1 October 2026 · 1 min read
- Why 50% + 20% off isn’t 70%How extra discounts and coupons really add up in sales like White Friday, and how to spot the better deal.1 October 2026 · 1 min read
- How the water bill is calculated in Saudi ArabiaHow your monthly water bill is worked out, why it jumps above 30 m³, and how to keep it down.1 October 2026 · 1 min read
- Loan installments: flat rate vs APRHow personal loan installments are worked out in Saudi Arabia, why the flat rate hides the real cost, and how to compare offers properly.30 September 2026 · 1 min read
- How to remove VAT from a priceHow to find the price before 15% VAT and the VAT inside a total, and why subtracting 15% gives the wrong answer.30 September 2026 · 1 min read
- How to write amounts in words in ArabicThe rules for writing an amount in Arabic words on a cheque, invoice or contract, with examples for every case and the mistakes people make most often.29 September 2026 · 2 min read
- How your electricity bill is calculated in Saudi ArabiaWhat each line of a home electricity bill means, how the two price tiers work, and why summer bills jump, with worked examples.29 September 2026 · 2 min read
- VAT registration in Saudi Arabia: who must register and whenThe turnover thresholds that decide whether your business must register for VAT, how often you'll file returns, and what registration means for your invoices.28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Zakat and gold
The nisab, zakat on gold, and how gold is priced.
- How to calculate zakat on goldThe steps to calculate zakat on gold of any karat, from weight to the amount in riyals, with an example of mixed karats.30 September 2026 · 1 min read
- How gold jewelry prices are calculated in Saudi ArabiaWhat goes into the price of gold jewelry in Saudi Arabia, from the daily gold price to the making charge and VAT, and why you get less when you sell.29 September 2026 · 2 min read
- Gold nisab in grams for every karatHow many grams of gold make zakat due? A table of the nisab for 24k, 22k, 21k and 18k gold, how to find the pure gold in your jewelry, and worked examples.29 September 2026 · 2 min read
- How many days are in a Hijri month?Every Hijri month has either 29 or 30 days, and a Hijri year has 354 or 355. Here's why, how Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar sets each month's length, and the lengths for the current years.18 October 2026 · 2 min read
- When is Ramadan 2027?Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027 on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Here are the key dates of the month, from the first Taraweeh prayer to Eid al-Fitr.18 October 2026 · 2 min read
- Hajj 1448 datesThe expected dates for Hajj 1448 in 2027 on the Umm al-Qura calendar, from the start of Dhu al-Hijjah to the last day of Tashreeq.1 October 2026 · 1 min read
- How to calculate your age in HijriHow to work out your age in Hijri years, months and days, with a worked example, and why your Hijri age is higher than your Gregorian one.30 September 2026 · 1 min read
- The Hijri calendar and Umm al-Qura, explainedHow the Islamic calendar works, why Ramadan moves earlier each year, and how Saudi Arabia's official Umm al-Qura calendar relates to moon sighting.29 September 2026 · 2 min read
- How to find your date of birth in HijriHow to find your date of birth in the Hijri calendar, when your Hijri birthday falls this year, and why it moves every year.29 September 2026 · 1 min read
Study and university
Weighted percentages, GPA and getting into university.
Files and images
Working with PDFs and photos on your phone or computer.
- How to compress a PDF for uploadWays to get a PDF under an upload limit, from compressing it to shrinking the photos first, without losing what matters.1 October 2026 · 1 min read
- How to convert photos to PDF on your phoneTurn photos of documents into a single PDF on your phone in a minute, ready to upload or email, with tips for a clean, small file.30 September 2026 · 1 min read