Communications calendar

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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February 2027

  1. 8Mon

    First day of Ramadan 1448

    Working and media hours change; ad spend peaks

    ReligiousRamadan 1, 1448 AHUmm al-Qura date

March 2027

  1. 9Tue

    Eid al-Fitr 1448

    Eid greetings; most press output pauses for days

    ReligiousShawwal 1, 1448 AHUmm al-Qura date

May 2027

  1. 15Sat

    Day of Arafah 1448

    Peak of the Hajj season

    ReligiousDhuʻl-Hijjah 9, 1448 AHUmm al-Qura date
  2. 16Sun

    Eid al-Adha 1448

    Eid greetings; most press output pauses for days

    ReligiousDhuʻl-Hijjah 10, 1448 AHUmm al-Qura date

June 2027

  1. 6Sun

    Islamic New Year 1449

    Start of the Hijri year

    ReligiousMuharram 1, 1449 AHUmm al-Qura date

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