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
- 20Fri
Oman National Day
Two days under Royal Decree 15/2025
December 2026
- 2Wed
UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)
Greetings to partners and customers in the UAE
- 16Wed
Bahrain National Day
Greetings to partners and customers in Bahrain
- 18Fri
Qatar National Day
Same day as World Arabic Language Day
January 2027
- 8Fri
Arab Literacy Day
Social responsibility in education
February 2027
- 25Thu
Kuwait National Day
Greetings to partners and customers in Kuwait
- 26Fri
Kuwait Liberation Day
Celebrated with National Day
March 2027
- 21Sun
Mother's Day in Arab countries
Differs from other countries' date; widely marked online in the Gulf
May 2027
- 25Tue
GCC founding anniversary
Gulf integration and regional partnerships
November 2027
- 20Sat
Oman National Day
Two days under Royal Decree 15/2025
December 2027
- 2Thu
UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad)
Greetings to partners and customers in the UAE
- 16Thu
Bahrain National Day
Greetings to partners and customers in Bahrain
- 18Sat
Qatar National Day
Same day as World Arabic Language Day
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