The year's dates,
before they surprise you.
International days, national and religious occasions, major events in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, and market dates. We review it every week: when a date moves with the Hijri calendar or a new event is announced, it shows here.
Last reviewed: 2 November
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November 2026
- 6Fri
AlUla Skies Festival
AlUla: tourism festival within AlUla Moments
- 8Sun
Hajj Conference and Exhibition
Jeddah: Hajj Ministry prepares for the 2027 Hajj season
December 2026
- 1Tue
Black Hat MEA 2026
Malham: cybersecurity conference; not yet confirmed by organiser
- 7Mon
GITEX Global 2026
Dubai: major Gulf tech show with Saudi company participation
- 10Thu
Riyadh International Book Fair 2026
Riyadh: the Kingdom's leading cultural and publishing event
- 18Fri
Jeddah E-Prix
Jeddah: Formula E season opener at Corniche Circuit
January 2027
- 1Fri
Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2027
King Abdullah Economic City: global rally with wide coverage
- 7Thu
AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar: continental tournament dominating coverage for a month
February 2027
- 1Mon
Saudi Media Forum 2027
Riyadh: top Saudi media gathering with wide international participation
March 2027
- 19Fri
Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Jeddah: Formula 1 race with wide global audience
April 2027
- 12Mon
Human Capability Initiative 2027
Riyadh: human capability conference, overlaps LEAP
- 12Mon
LEAP 2027
Malham: major tech conference with expected investment announcements
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