Saudi Arabia holidays & events calendar
Ramadan, Eid, Hajj and national days, with the seasons, festivals and events worth planning a trip around — month by month for the next 18 months.
November 2026
- 21Oct
Riyadh Season 2026Season
Ten weeks of sport (the Six Kings Slam tennis on the opening day), shows, Boulevard City and family zones across the capital.
21 Oct – 30 Dec 2026 · Boulevard City and venues across Riyadh · Riyadh · Opens 21 October for about ten weeks; closing date to be confirmed. · Riyadh - 3Nov
Stargazing evening near RiyadhEvent
3 Nov 2026 · 19:30 · Desert camp outside Riyadh · Tickets - 10Nov
Stargazing evening near RiyadhEvent
10 Nov 2026 · 19:30 · Desert camp outside Riyadh · Tickets - 17Nov
Stargazing evening near RiyadhEvent
17 Nov 2026 · 19:30 · Desert camp outside Riyadh · Tickets - 24Nov
Stargazing evening near RiyadhEvent
24 Nov 2026 · 19:30 · Desert camp outside Riyadh · Tickets
December 2026
- 1Dec
Stargazing evening near RiyadhEvent
1 Dec 2026 · 19:30 · Desert camp outside Riyadh · Tickets
February 2027
- 8Feb
RamadanObservance1448 AH
The month of fasting. Restaurants open after sunset (iftar) and late into the night; Makkah and Madinah are at their busiest, especially the last ten nights.
8 Feb – 8 Mar 2027 - 22Feb
Founding DayPublic holiday
Public holiday celebrating the founding of the first Saudi state in 1727 — heritage dress, festivals and shows, especially in Diriyah.
22 Feb 2027
March 2027
- 9Mar
Eid al-FitrPublic holiday1448 AH
Public holiday marking the end of Ramadan — prayers in the morning, family visits, fireworks and events in the big cities.
9 Mar – 11 Mar 2027 - 11Mar
Flag DayObservance
Celebrates the Saudi flag. Not a public holiday.
11 Mar 2027
May 2027
- 14May
HajjObservance1448 AH
The pilgrimage days in Makkah, Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Makkah is open to Hajj permit holders only; Umrah visas are paused around this time.
14 May – 19 May 2027 - 15May
Day of ArafahPublic holiday1448 AH
The most important day of Hajj; public holiday.
15 May 2027 - 16May
Eid al-AdhaPublic holiday1448 AH
Public holiday at the end of Hajj — prayers, sacrifice (Qurbani) and family gatherings.
16 May – 19 May 2027
June 2027
- 6Jun
Islamic New YearObservance1449 AH
1 Muharram. Not a public holiday in Saudi Arabia.
6 Jun 2027
September 2027
- 23Sep
Saudi National DayPublic holiday
Public holiday for the unification of the Kingdom in 1932 — green everywhere, air shows and fireworks.
23 Sep 2027
January 2028
- 28Jan
RamadanObservance1449 AH
The month of fasting. Restaurants open after sunset (iftar) and late into the night; Makkah and Madinah are at their busiest, especially the last ten nights.
28 Jan – 25 Feb 2028
February 2028
- 22Feb
Founding DayPublic holiday
Public holiday celebrating the founding of the first Saudi state in 1727 — heritage dress, festivals and shows, especially in Diriyah.
22 Feb 2028 - 26Feb
Eid al-FitrPublic holiday1449 AH
Public holiday marking the end of Ramadan — prayers in the morning, family visits, fireworks and events in the big cities.
26 Feb – 28 Feb 2028
March 2028
- 11Mar
Flag DayObservance
Celebrates the Saudi flag. Not a public holiday.
11 Mar 2028
Islamic dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar; Ramadan and the Eids are confirmed by moon sighting and can move by a day. Event dates are set by organisers — check before you book.
Questions about Saudi holidays
When is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 Feb 2027 and end on 8 Mar 2027, with Eid al-Fitr on 9 Mar 2027 (Umm al-Qura calendar; the start is confirmed by moon sighting).
When is Saudi National Day?
Every year on 23 September. It is a public holiday, with fireworks and air shows across the country.
Can I do Umrah during Hajj?
No. Around Hajj, Makkah is open to Hajj permit holders only and Umrah visas are paused; Umrah reopens shortly after Eid al-Adha.