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
- 14Sat
World Diabetes Day
Health awareness
- 20Fri
World Children's Day
Family and children programmes
December 2026
- 3Thu
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Accessibility and inclusive hiring
- 5Sat
International Volunteer Day
Employee volunteering hours
- 10Thu
Human Rights Day
- 18Fri
World Arabic Language Day
A natural moment for well-made Arabic content
January 2027
- 24Sun
International Day of Education
Education, training and capability programmes
- 26Tue
International Day of Clean Energy
Renewables and efficiency projects
February 2027
- 4Thu
World Cancer Day
Health and awareness for staff and community
- 11Thu
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Women in technology and engineering
- 13Sat
World Radio Day
Relations with radio and podcasts
- 21Sun
International Mother Language Day
Arabic content and its quality
March 2027
- 8Mon
International Women's Day
Women's empowerment at the company, with figures
- 20Sat
International Day of Happiness
Quality of life and the workplace
- 22Mon
World Water Day
Water efficiency and sustainability
- 30Tue
International Day of Zero Waste
Recycling and the circular economy
April 2027
- 2Fri
World Autism Awareness Day
Inclusion and accessible services
- 7Wed
World Health Day
Staff health and health initiatives
- 22Thu
International Mother Earth Day
Environment and the Saudi Green Initiative
- 23Fri
World Book and Copyright Day
Reading, content and copyright
- 26Mon
World Intellectual Property Day
Patents and innovation
- 28Wed
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Safety record and culture
May 2027
- 3Mon
World Press Freedom Day
A moment to reach out to journalists
- 15Sat
International Day of Families
Work-life balance
- 17Mon
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Digital transformation
- 31Mon
World No Tobacco Day
A sensitive day for tobacco and nicotine sectors
June 2027
- 5Sat
World Environment Day
Sustainability and emissions reporting
- 8Tue
World Oceans Day
Red Sea and coastal protection
- 14Mon
World Blood Donor Day
Blood drives at the workplace
- 17Thu
Desertification and Drought Day
Tree planting and the Saudi Green Initiative
- 27Sun
MSME Day
Support for SMEs and local suppliers
- 30Wed
World Social Media Day
The company's presence on social platforms
August 2027
- 12Thu
International Youth Day
Graduate and internship programmes
- 19Thu
World Humanitarian Day
Social responsibility and volunteering
September 2027
- 5Sun
International Day of Charity
Non-profit partnerships
- 8Wed
International Literacy Day
Social responsibility in education
- 27Mon
World Tourism Day
Tourism, hospitality and destinations
- 29Wed
World Heart Day
Health and fitness at work
October 2027
- 1Fri
International Day of Older Persons
Accessible services for older customers
- 1Fri
Pink October, breast cancer awareness
Awareness campaigns through the month
- 5Tue
World Teachers' Day
Thanking teachers; education partnerships
- 10Sun
World Mental Health Day
Employee mental health
- 16Sat
World Food Day
Food security and less waste
- 31Sun
World Cities Day
Urban projects and quality of life
November 2027
- 14Sun
World Diabetes Day
Health awareness
- 20Sat
World Children's Day
Family and children programmes
December 2027
- 3Fri
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Accessibility and inclusive hiring
- 5Sun
International Volunteer Day
Employee volunteering hours
- 10Fri
Human Rights Day
- 18Sat
World Arabic Language Day
A natural moment for well-made Arabic content
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