Events and holidays calendar
Religious holidays, school breaks, national days, seasons and major events that move short-term rental demand in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Egypt, grouped by country. Every date links to its source.
Official Published by the authority or organiser itself on its own site.
Expected Computed (for example from the Umm al-Qura calendar), not fully announced yet, or reported only in the news, so it may move.
Saudi Arabia
Under way
Riyadh Season
Opening on 21 October is announced. The end date is estimated from the announced 10-week run; zones open and close on their own dates.
Source: gulfnews.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
November 2026
Autumn school break
First to last day without classes. The Ministry of Education calendar gives the first day; the last day comes from a news report of the calendar.
Source: al-madina.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
December 2026
Jeddah E-Prix (Formula E)
Source: fiaformulae.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Six Kings Slam tennis
Moved from October. Dates from news reports of the Riyadh Season announcement; the organiser's own site did not confirm them when checked.
Source: tradearabia.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
January 2027
AFC Asian Cup
In October 2026 the AFC said it was open to delaying the tournament to 2028; organisers say it remains on schedule.
Source: the-afc.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Mid-year school break
First to last day without classes. The Ministry of Education calendar gives the first day; the last day comes from a news report of the calendar.
Source: al-madina.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
February 2027
Cityscape Global
Moved from 16–19 November 2026 to 1–4 February 2027, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham, as the organiser Tahaluf confirmed to the press. The organiser's own site could not be checked.
Source: gdnonline.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Saudi Cup race meeting
Dated in news reports of the 2026-27 Riyadh racing season announcement. The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia's site gives February 2027 without days.
Source: arabnews.pkChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 1 – 29, 1448 AH
Ramadan 1448
Umm al-Qura calendar date. The Supreme Court confirms it after the moon sighting, so it can move by a day.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Founding Day school break
First to last day without classes. The Ministry of Education calendar gives the first day; the last day comes from a news report of the calendar.
Source: al-madina.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Founding Day
22 February is an official holiday every year (a Monday in 2027).
Source: hrsd.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Eid al-Fitr school break
First to last day without classes. The Ministry of Education calendar gives the first day; the last day comes from a news report of the calendar.
Source: al-madina.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 21 – 29, 1448 AH
Last ten nights of Ramadan
Umm al-Qura calendar date. The Supreme Court confirms it after the moon sighting, so it can move by a day.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
March 2027
- Hijri: Shawwal 1 – 4, 1448 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
1 Shawwal 1448 is 9 March by Umm al-Qura, the date the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah uses. The holiday is not announced yet; shown as four days, like 2026.
Source: haj.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The 2026 race was cancelled.
Source: formula1.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
April 2027
LEAP technology conference
Dates from news reports; the organiser's own site did not confirm them when checked.
Source: english.aawsat.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
May 2027
Eid al-Adha school break
First to last day without classes. The Ministry of Education calendar gives the first day; the last day comes from a news report of the calendar.
Source: al-madina.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 8 – 13, 1448 AH
Hajj days (8–13 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448)
Umm al-Qura calendar date. The Supreme Court confirms it after the moon sighting, so it can move by a day.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 12, 1448 AH
Eid al-Adha holiday
Day of Arafah to 12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 by Umm al-Qura, the same span as the 2026 holiday. Not announced yet.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
June 2027
- Hijri: Muharram 1, 1449 AH
Islamic New Year 1449
Umm al-Qura date; not a public holiday in Saudi Arabia.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Summer school vacation
Classes end after the school day on Thursday 24 June; the 2027-28 year begins on 22 August.
Source: moe.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
July 2027
Esports World Cup: Counter-Strike 2
Only this tournament is dated so far; the full 2027 schedule is not announced. The 2026 edition was held in Paris.
Source: esportsworldcup.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
September 2027
Saudi National Day
Fixed annual holiday on 23 September (a Thursday in 2027).
Source: hrsd.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Earlier in this calendar (20)
National Day school break
First to last day without classes. The Ministry of Education calendar gives the first day; the last day comes from a news report of the calendar.
Source: al-madina.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Saudi National Day
Wednesday; official holiday for the private and non-profit sectors.
Source: hrsd.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
LEAP technology conference
Moved from April. Dates from news reports; the organiser's own site did not confirm them when checked.
Source: en.sharikatmubasher.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Summer school vacation
Classes ended after the school day on Thursday 25 June; the 2026-27 year began on 23 August.
Source: moe.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Muharram 1, 1448 AH
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 12, 1447 AH
Eid al-Adha holiday
HRSD's rule gives the private and non-profit sectors four days from the Day of Arafah, which the Supreme Court set for 26 May; Eid day was 27 May. No 2026 announcement was found on an official site. Government employees had a longer break.
Source: hrsd.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 8 – 13, 1447 AH
Hajj days (8–13 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447)
The Supreme Court set 1 Dhu al-Hijjah on 18 May and the Day of Arafah on 26 May.
Source: uqn.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Eid al-Adha school break
First to last day without classes. The Ministry of Education calendar gives the first day; the last day comes from a news report of the calendar.
Source: al-madina.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 30 – Shawwal 3, 1447 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Four days for the private and non-profit sectors from the end of work on 18 March, following HRSD's rule of four days from the day after 29 Ramadan; Eid day was 20 March. The 2026 days come from news reports of HRSD's announcement. Government employees had a longer break.
Source: gulfnews.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 21 – 30, 1447 AH
Last ten nights of Ramadan
21–30 Ramadan 1447, the peak Umrah period in Makkah and Madinah.
Source: uqn.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Eid al-Fitr school break
First to last day without classes. The Ministry of Education calendar gives the first day; the last day comes from a news report of the calendar.
Source: al-madina.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Founding Day
Official holiday for the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Source: hrsd.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 1 – 30, 1447 AH
Ramadan 1447
Began 18 February by Supreme Court decision. Eid al-Fitr was declared for 20 March, so Ramadan ran 30 days.
Source: uqn.gov.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Saudi Cup race meeting
Dates from news reports; the organiser's own site did not confirm them when checked.
Source: arabnews.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Jeddah E-Prix (Formula E)
Source: fia.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Desert X AlUla
Source: experiencealula.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
AlUla Arts Festival
Source: experiencealula.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Mid-year school break
First to last day without classes. The Ministry of Education calendar gives the first day; the last day comes from a news report of the calendar.
Source: al-madina.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia
Starts and finishes near Yanbu, with a rest day in Riyadh on 10 January.
Source: api.fia.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Winter at Tantora
Source: experiencealula.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
United Arab Emirates
Under way
Sheikh Zayed Festival
Dates from a WAM report carried by Gulf News; the festival's own site still showed the 2025-26 season when checked.
Source: gulfnews.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
November 2026
December 2026
UAE National Day holiday
The UAE holiday rule gives 2 and 3 December; the 2026 days have not been confirmed separately.
Source: u.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
UAE National Day school break
The Ministry of Education calendar gives 2 to 4 December, shown with the weekend after it. The 2026 federal holiday is not announced yet, so the days may change.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
Dubai Shopping Festival
Source: visitdubai.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Source: formula1.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
GITEX Global
Summit on 7 December at Dubai World Trade Centre; the exhibition runs 8 to 11 December at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.
Source: gitex.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
School winter break
Students' break from 14 December to 3 January, shown with the weekend before it; schools resume on 4 January. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
January 2027
New Year holiday
The UAE holiday rules fix the holiday on 1 January. The 2027 holiday has not been announced yet.
Source: u.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
February 2027
- Hijri: Ramadan 1 – 29, 1448 AH
Ramadan 1448
Umm al-Qura dates (1 to 29 Ramadan 1448). The UAE confirms the start and end after its own moon sighting, so either can move by a day.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
March 2027
Eid al-Fitr school break
The Ministry of Education calendar gives 8 to 12 March, shown with the weekends on either side. Eid depends on the moon sighting, so the days may move.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Shawwal 1 – 3, 1448 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Computed: 1 to 3 Shawwal 1448 by Umm al-Qura under the UAE rule. If Ramadan lasts 30 days, day 30 is added and the holiday runs 9 to 12 March. Not announced yet.
Source: u.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
Gulfood
At Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai.
Source: gulfood.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Dubai World Cup
At Meydan Racecourse; the last meeting of the 2026-27 UAE racing season.
Source: emiratesracing.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
April 2027
School spring break
Students' break from 5 to 11 April, shown with the weekend before it; schools resume on 12 April. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
May 2027
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 12, 1448 AH
Arafah and Eid al-Adha holiday
Computed: Arafah Day (9 Dhu al-Hijjah) to 12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 by Umm al-Qura; the Ministry of Education calendar lists the same days. Not announced yet and may move by a day.
Source: u.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
June 2027
- Hijri: Muharram 1, 1449 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
Computed: 1 Muharram 1449 by Umm al-Qura, a Sunday. The 2026 holiday was observed on a different day from 1 Muharram, so the 2027 day off may also move.
Source: u.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
July 2027
School summer break
The 2026-27 year ends on Friday 2 July 2027; the 2027-28 year starts on 30 August. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
August 2027
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 12, 1449 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Computed: 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 by Umm al-Qura, a Saturday. The 2026 holiday was observed on a Friday rather than the date itself, so the 2027 day off may move.
Source: u.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
October 2027
School mid-term break
Students' break from 11 to 17 October, shown with the weekend before it. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
November 2027
Dubai Airshow
At the Dubai Airshow site, Dubai World Central.
Source: dubaiairshow.aeroChecked Oct 28, 2026
December 2027
UAE National Day holiday
The UAE holiday rule gives 2 and 3 December. The 2025 holiday was moved to 1 and 2 December, so the 2027 days are not confirmed.
Source: u.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Source: formula1.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
School winter break
Students' break from 13 December 2027 to 2 January 2028, shown with the weekend before it. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
Earlier in this calendar (12)
School mid-term break
Students' break from 12 to 16 October, shown with the weekends on either side. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 15, 1448 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Federal government holiday, observed on a Friday rather than on 12 Rabi al-Awwal itself (Tuesday 25 August by Umm al-Qura).
Source: fahr.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
School summer break
The last day for students was Friday 3 July; the 2026-27 year began on 31 August. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
Dubai Summer Surprises
Source: visitdubai.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 29, 1447 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
Reported by Aletihad as announced for federal entities and the private sector; the announcement could not be opened on the authorities' own sites.
Source: en.aletihad.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 8 – 12, 1447 AH
Arafah and Eid al-Adha holiday
Federal government dates; work resumed on Monday 1 June. News reports give 26 to 29 May for the private sector.
Source: fahr.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
School mid-term break and Eid al-Adha
Students' break from 25 to 29 May, shown with the weekends on either side. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 30 – Shawwal 3, 1447 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Federal government dates; work resumed on Monday 23 March.
Source: fahr.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
School spring break and Eid al-Fitr
Students' break from 16 to 29 March, shown with the weekend before it. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
School mid-term break
Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
New Year holiday
Federal government holiday. Friday 2 January was a remote-work day for federal employees.
Source: fahr.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
School winter break
Students' break from 8 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, shown with the weekend before it. Ministry of Education calendar for public schools and private schools on the Ministry curriculum; other private schools set their own dates.
Source: moe.gov.aeChecked Oct 28, 2026
Qatar
Under way
School mid-term break
Public schools, 25 to 29 October, shown with the weekends on either side. Dates from a news report of the Ministry of Education calendar; the ministry's site could not be opened to confirm them.
Source: al-sharq.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
November 2026
Qatar Boat Show
At Old Doha Port. Dates from the Qatar News Agency; the organiser's own site showed no dates when checked.
Source: qna.org.qaChecked Oct 28, 2026
Doha Film Festival
Source: dohafilm.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
FIFA U-17 World Cup
48 teams and 104 matches at Aspire Zone; the final is on 13 December.
Source: inside.fifa.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix
Source: formula1.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
December 2026
Doha Forum
Source: dohaforum.orgChecked Oct 28, 2026
Qatar National Day
18 December is a fixed official holiday, reported here from the gazette. The Amiri Diwan has not announced the 2026 days off yet; the date is a Friday.
Source: thepeninsulaqatar.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Mid-year school break
Public schools; the break starts on Sunday 20 December and students return on 4 January. The range adds National Day and the weekend before. Dates from a news report of the Ministry of Education calendar; the ministry's site could not be opened to confirm them.
Source: al-sharq.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
January 2027
Web Summit Qatar
Source: qatar.websummit.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
February 2027
- Hijri: Ramadan 1 – 29, 1448 AH
Ramadan 1448
Umm al-Qura dates (1 to 29 Ramadan 1448). Qatar confirms the start and end after its own moon sighting, so either can move by a day.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Qatar Ladies Open (WTA tennis)
The WTA calendar of 1 October 2026 lists Doha in the week of 8 February; the match days are not published yet.
Source: wtafiles.wtatennis.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
National Sport Day
The second Tuesday of February, as in 2026. Not announced yet; it falls in the first days of Ramadan.
Source: qna.org.qaChecked Oct 28, 2026
March 2027
- Hijri: Ramadan 28 – Shawwal 4, 1448 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Computed: the government rule of 28 Ramadan to 4 Shawwal, on Umm al-Qura dates. Not announced yet and may move by a day.
Source: thepeninsulaqatar.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar
At Lusail International Circuit.
Source: tickets.motogp.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
FIA WEC Qatar 1812km
Season opener at Lusail International Circuit.
Source: fiawec.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
School long weekend
Public schools, Wednesday 31 March and Thursday 1 April, shown with the weekend after; classes resume on 4 April. Dates from a news report of the Ministry of Education calendar; the ministry's site could not be opened to confirm them.
Source: al-sharq.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
April 2027
Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition
At DECC. Qatar Tourism announced the dates, as reported by the Qatar News Agency; the exhibition's own site did not show them when checked.
Source: qna.org.qaChecked Oct 28, 2026
Qatar Economic Forum
Source: qatareconomicforum.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
May 2027
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 13, 1448 AH
Eid al-Adha holiday
Computed: the government rule of 9 to 13 Dhu al-Hijjah, on Umm al-Qura dates. Not announced yet and may move by a day.
Source: thepeninsulaqatar.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
August 2027
FIBA Basketball World Cup
In four Doha arenas, with the final at Lusail Arena.
Source: about.fiba.basketballChecked Oct 28, 2026
December 2027
Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix
Source: formula1.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Qatar National Day
18 December is a fixed official holiday, reported here from the gazette. The 2027 days off are not announced; the date is a Saturday.
Source: thepeninsulaqatar.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Earlier in this calendar (3)
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 13, 1447 AH
Eid al-Adha holiday
Amiri Diwan holiday for government bodies, 9 to 13 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447.
Source: qna.org.qaChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 28 – Shawwal 4, 1447 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Amiri Diwan holiday for ministries, government bodies and public institutions; banks follow the central bank's own dates.
Source: qna.org.qaChecked Oct 28, 2026
National Sport Day
Holiday announced by the Amiri Diwan for the second Tuesday of February.
Source: qna.org.qaChecked Oct 28, 2026
Bahrain
Under way
IISS Manama Dialogue
Dates from the Gulf Daily News; the organiser's site refused access when checked.
Source: gdnonline.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
November 2026
Jewellery Arabia
At Exhibition World Bahrain, Sakhir.
Source: jewelleryarabia.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
December 2026
Bahrain National Day
National Day and the King's Accession Day, fixed by decree on 16 and 17 December (a Wednesday and Thursday in 2026).
Source: lloc.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
January 2027
New Year holiday
1 January is a Friday. By decree a holiday on a Friday or Saturday gains a day, shown here as Sunday 3 January. The circular is not issued yet.
Source: lloc.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
Mid-year school break
Public schools, 17 to 28 January, shown with the weekends on either side. From the Ministry of Education's 2026-27 calendar, a file linked from moe.gov.bh but stored on another host.
Source: iga-infra-moe-website-file-ir.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
February 2027
- Hijri: Ramadan 1 – 29, 1448 AH
Ramadan 1448
As listed in the Ministry of Education calendar, which notes that Hijri dates depend on the moon sighting.
Source: iga-infra-moe-website-file-ir.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
March 2027
- Hijri: Shawwal 1 – 3, 1448 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
1 to 3 Shawwal as listed in the Ministry of Education calendar. Depends on the moon sighting and the Prime Minister's circular.
Source: iga-infra-moe-website-file-ir.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix
At Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir. The 2026 race was run in Malaysia.
Source: formula1.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
May 2027
Labour Day holiday
1 May is a Saturday. By decree the holiday gains a day, shown here as Sunday 2 May. The circular is not issued yet.
Source: lloc.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 13, 1448 AH
Arafah and Eid al-Adha holiday
The ministry calendar gives Arafah on 15 May and Eid on 16 to 18 May. Arafah is a Saturday, so the decree adds a day, shown here as 19 May. Depends on the moon sighting.
Source: iga-infra-moe-website-file-ir.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
School summer break
Public schools: the last school day is 27 May and the summer holiday ends on 2 September; some students sit resit exams in June. From the Ministry of Education's 2026-27 calendar, a file linked from moe.gov.bh but stored on another host.
Source: iga-infra-moe-website-file-ir.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
June 2027
Day of Allegiance and Loyalty
A new annual holiday on 1 June, added by Decree No. 54 of 2026 (15 October 2026); first observed in 2027, a Tuesday.
Source: lloc.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Muharram 1, 1449 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
1 Muharram 1449 as listed in the Ministry of Education calendar. Depends on the moon sighting.
Source: iga-infra-moe-website-file-ir.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Muharram 9 – 10, 1449 AH
Ashura holiday
9 and 10 Muharram as listed in the Ministry of Education calendar. In 2026 the holiday came a day after the Umm al-Qura dates.
Source: iga-infra-moe-website-file-ir.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
August 2027
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 12 – 13, 1449 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Umm al-Qura puts 12 Rabi al-Awwal on Saturday 14 August; by decree a Saturday holiday gains a day. Not announced yet.
Source: lloc.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
November 2027
FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain
Season finale at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir.
Source: fiawec.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
December 2027
Bahrain National Day
16 and 17 December fall on a Thursday and Friday; the decree adds a day for the Friday, shown here as Sunday 19 December. The circular is not issued yet.
Source: lloc.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
Earlier in this calendar (7)
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 12, 1448 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Source: pmo.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Muharram 10 – 13, 1448 AH
Ashura holiday
The Daily Tribune reports the Prime Minister's circular: 25 and 26 June, with Sunday 28 June in lieu of the Friday. The circular itself could not be opened.
Source: newsofbahrain.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Muharram 1, 1448 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
Source: pmo.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 14, 1447 AH
Arafah and Eid al-Adha holiday
26 to 29 May, then the weekend, and a compensation day on Sunday 31 May.
Source: pmo.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
Labour Day holiday
Friday 1 May, with a compensation day on Sunday 3 May.
Source: pmo.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Shawwal 1 – 5, 1447 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
The circular gives Eid day, the two days after it and two compensation days, without calendar dates; Eid fell on Friday 20 March.
Source: pmo.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
New Year holiday
Source: pmo.gov.bhChecked Oct 28, 2026
Kuwait
November 2026
Gulf Bank 642 Marathon
The 12th edition, on a Saturday, organised by Gulf Bank with the sports event company Suffix.
Source: e-gulfbank.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
December 2026
Saudi Super Cup football
Semi-finals on 19 and 20 December and the final on 23 December at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, with Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Qadsiah and Al-Khulood. The first edition held in Kuwait.
Source: saff.com.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
January 2027
New Year holiday
A Friday. Not announced yet; the Cabinet may name a substitute day, as it did for a Friday holiday in January 2026.
Source: rahhal.wego.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Rajab 27, 1448 AH
Isra and Mi'raj holiday
Umm al-Qura puts 27 Rajab on Tuesday 5 January; the cited list gives Wednesday 6 January. Kuwait has moved midweek holidays before.
Source: rahhal.wego.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Mid-year school break
The break runs 24 January to 4 February, shown with the weekends on either side; the second semester starts on 7 February.
Source: moe.edu.kwChecked Oct 28, 2026
February 2027
- Hijri: Ramadan 1 – 29, 1448 AH
Ramadan 1448
Umm al-Qura dates (1 to 29 Ramadan 1448). Kuwait confirms the start and end after its own moon sighting, so either can move by a day.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day
Fixed dates, a Thursday and Friday in 2027, during Ramadan. Not announced yet; the cited list says Sunday 28 February may be given in lieu.
Source: rahhal.wego.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
March 2027
- Hijri: Shawwal 1 – 3, 1448 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
1 to 3 Shawwal by Umm al-Qura. The Cabinet sets the actual days nearer the time and may extend them.
Source: rahhal.wego.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
May 2027
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 13, 1448 AH
Arafah and Eid al-Adha holiday
Umm al-Qura puts Arafah on Saturday 15 May and Eid on 16 to 18 May; the cited list expects the holiday to run to 19 May. Not announced yet.
Source: rahhal.wego.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
June 2027
- Hijri: Muharram 1, 1449 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
Umm al-Qura puts 1 Muharram 1449 on Sunday 6 June. Not announced yet.
Source: rahhal.wego.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
August 2027
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 12, 1449 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Umm al-Qura puts 12 Rabi al-Awwal on Saturday 14 August. Kuwait may move the day off, as it moved the 2026 holiday to a Thursday.
Source: rahhal.wego.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
Earlier in this calendar (8)
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 14, 1448 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Thursday by Cabinet decision, two days after 12 Rabi al-Awwal by Umm al-Qura; with the weekend, work resumed on Sunday 30 August.
Source: kuna.net.kwChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Muharram 1, 1448 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
The Cabinet set two dates by the length of Dhu al-Hijjah; the Civil Service Commission confirmed Tuesday 16 June, and work resumed on Wednesday 17 June.
Source: kuna.net.kwChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 14, 1447 AH
Arafah and Eid al-Adha holiday
Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 May were official holidays and Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May rest days; work resumed on Monday 1 June.
Source: kuna.net.kwChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 30 – Shawwal 4, 1447 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
The Civil Service Commission set two schedules by the length of Ramadan. Kuwait's moon-sighting committee named Friday 20 March as Eid, so the 30-day schedule applied: Thursday 19 to Monday 23 March, with work resuming on Tuesday 24 March.
Source: kuna.net.kwChecked Oct 28, 2026
Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day
Wednesday and Thursday off by Cabinet decision, announced by the Civil Service Commission; with the weekend, work resumed on Sunday 1 March.
Source: kuna.net.kwChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Rajab 27 – 29, 1447 AH
Isra and Mi'raj holiday
27 Rajab fell on Friday 16 January, a weekend day, so the Civil Service Commission gave Sunday 18 January off; work resumed on Monday 19 January.
Source: kuna.net.kwChecked Oct 28, 2026
February Kuwait concerts
Six concerts on Thursday and Friday nights from 15 to 30 January, opening at Arena Kuwait; in 2026 the festival was held in January rather than February. Dates from a news report of the programme; no organiser page was found.
Source: okaz.com.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
New Year holiday
Cabinet decision: Thursday 1 January off for government bodies; with the weekend, work resumed on Sunday 4 January.
Source: kuna.net.kwChecked Oct 28, 2026
Oman
November 2026
Oman National Day holiday
Wednesday and Thursday; with the Friday and Saturday weekend the break runs four days, to 28 November.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
January 2027
- Hijri: Rajab 27, 1448 AH
Isra and Mi'raj holiday
Computed: 27 Rajab 1448 by Umm al-Qura, under Royal Decree 88/2022. Oman publishes its holiday days each January and moved the 2026 day off to a Sunday.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
Mid-year school break
From a news report of Ministerial Decision 190/2026: first-term exams for grades 5 to 11 end on 21 January and the second term starts on 31 January.
Source: atheer.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
February 2027
Tour of Oman cycling race
The 2027 route is not published yet; stages usually cross several governorates.
Source: tour-of-oman.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 1 – 29, 1448 AH
Ramadan 1448
Umm al-Qura dates (1 to 29 Ramadan 1448). Oman confirms the start and end after its own moon sighting, so either can move by a day.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
March 2027
- Hijri: Ramadan 29 – Shawwal 3, 1448 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Computed: 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal under Royal Decree 88/2022, on Umm al-Qura dates. Not announced yet and may move by a day after the moon sighting.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
Muscat International Book Fair
Dates set at the fair committee's preparatory meeting and reported by the Oman News Agency; no site of the fair itself was found.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
May 2027
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 12, 1448 AH
Eid al-Adha holiday
Computed: 9 to 12 Dhu al-Hijjah under Royal Decree 88/2022, on Umm al-Qura dates. Not announced yet and may move by a day after the moon sighting.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
June 2027
- Hijri: Muharram 1, 1449 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
Computed: 1 Muharram 1449 by Umm al-Qura. Oman moved the 2026 day off to a Thursday, so the 2027 day may differ.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
August 2027
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 12, 1449 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Computed: 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 by Umm al-Qura, a Saturday. The decree gives a single day in lieu when a holiday falls on the weekend; not announced yet.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
November 2027
Oman National Day holiday
Royal Decree 15/2025 sets 20 and 21 November, a Saturday and Sunday in 2027. The 2026 days off were moved to 25 and 26 November, so the 2027 days may differ.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
December 2027
- Hijri: Rajab 27, 1449 AH
Isra and Mi'raj holiday
Computed: 27 Rajab 1449 by Umm al-Qura, a Saturday. The decree gives a single day in lieu when a holiday falls on the weekend; not announced yet.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
Earlier in this calendar (8)
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 14, 1448 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
Khareef Dhofar season
Dhofar Municipality's dates as reported by the Times of Oman; the Civil Aviation Authority gave 20 September as the end.
Source: timesofoman.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Muharram 3, 1448 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 13, 1447 AH
Eid al-Adha holiday
The announcement gives the first day and work resuming on Sunday 31 May, so the last day off is Saturday 30 May.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 30 – Shawwal 4, 1447 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
For the public and private sectors; work resumed on Tuesday 24 March.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Rajab 29, 1447 AH
Isra and Mi'raj holiday
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
Sultan's Accession Day holiday
The anniversary is 11 January; the 2026 holiday list moved the day off to a Thursday.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
Muscat Nights
Dates from an Oman News Agency preview, not from Muscat Municipality's own site.
Source: omannews.gov.omChecked Oct 28, 2026
Egypt
November 2026
Cairo ICT
At the Egypt International Exhibition Center, New Cairo.
Source: cairoict.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
January 2027
- Hijri: Rajab 29, 1448 AH
Coptic Christmas holiday
7 January is a fixed paid holiday under Ministry of Labour Decree 294/2025, a Thursday in 2027. Not announced yet.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
Mid-year school break
Two weeks, from Saturday 23 January to Thursday 4 February, shown with the Fridays on either side; the second term starts on Saturday 6 February. The Ministry of Education's 2026-27 calendar, as published by the State Information Service, covers public and private schools, not international schools.
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
25 January Revolution and Police Day holiday
A Monday in 2027. Not announced yet. Egypt often moves a holiday's day off to a Thursday, as it did for most holidays in 2026.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
February 2027
- Hijri: Ramadan 1 – 29, 1448 AH
Ramadan 1448
Umm al-Qura dates (1 to 29 Ramadan 1448). Egypt's Dar al-Ifta confirms the start and end after its own moon sighting, so either can move by a day.
Source: ummulqura.org.saChecked Oct 28, 2026
March 2027
- Hijri: Shawwal 1 – 2, 1448 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Computed: 1 and 2 Shawwal by Umm al-Qura, the minimum under Decree 294/2025. The Cabinet usually grants a longer break (19 to 23 March in 2026).
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES)
At the Egypt International Exhibition Center, New Cairo.
Source: egypes.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
April 2027
Sinai Liberation Day holiday
A Sunday in 2027. Not announced yet. Egypt often moves a holiday's day off to a Thursday, as it did for most holidays in 2026.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
May 2027
Labour Day holiday
A Saturday in 2027. Not announced yet; in 2026, when it fell on a Friday, the day off moved to the following Thursday.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
Sham El-Nessim holiday
The Monday after Coptic Easter, which falls on 2 May 2027. The date comes from a countdown page; the government has not announced the holiday yet.
Source: m3aarf.comChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 11, 1448 AH
Arafah and Eid al-Adha holiday
Computed: Arafah and the first two days of Eid by Umm al-Qura, the minimum under Decree 294/2025. The Cabinet granted 26 to 31 May in 2026, so the break is likely to be longer.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
June 2027
- Hijri: Muharram 1, 1449 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
Computed: 1 Muharram 1449 by Umm al-Qura, a Sunday. Egypt often moves a holiday's day off to a Thursday, as it did for most holidays in 2026.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
30 June Revolution holiday
A Wednesday in 2027. Not announced yet. Egypt often moves a holiday's day off to a Thursday, as it did for most holidays in 2026.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
July 2027
23 July Revolution holiday
A Friday, the weekly day off, in 2027. Not announced yet.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
August 2027
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 12, 1449 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Computed: 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 by Umm al-Qura, a Saturday. Egypt often moves a holiday's day off to a Thursday, as it did for most holidays in 2026.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
October 2027
Armed Forces Day holiday
A Wednesday in 2027. Not announced yet. Egypt often moves a holiday's day off to a Thursday, as it did for most holidays in 2026.
Source: mediadr.sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
Earlier in this calendar (13)
Armed Forces Day holiday
Moved to Thursday from Tuesday 6 October.
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Rabiʻ I 14, 1448 AH
Prophet's Birthday holiday
Moved to Thursday from Tuesday 25 August, 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448.
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
23 July Revolution holiday
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
30 June Revolution holiday
Moved to Thursday from Tuesday 30 June.
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Muharram 3, 1448 AH
Hijri New Year holiday
The day off was set on a Thursday rather than on 1 Muharram itself.
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Dhuʻl-Hijjah 9 – 14, 1447 AH
Arafah and Eid al-Adha holiday
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
Labour Day holiday
The cited page confirms that banks closed for Labour Day on Thursday 7 May; the decision moving the holiday from Friday 1 May was seen only in news reports.
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
Sinai Liberation Day holiday
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
Sham El-Nessim holiday
The Monday after Coptic Easter. The cited page is the Labour Minister's announcement for the private sector.
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Ramadan 30 – Shawwal 4, 1447 AH
Eid al-Fitr holiday
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
25 January Revolution and Police Day holiday
The Prime Minister moved the day off to Thursday from Sunday 25 January.
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
Mid-year school break
The break ran from Saturday 24 January to Thursday 5 February, shown with the Fridays on either side; the second term began on Saturday 7 February. Dates from a news report of the Ministry of Education's 2025-26 calendar; the ministry's site could not be opened to confirm them.
Source: english.ahram.org.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
- Hijri: Rajab 18, 1447 AH
Coptic Christmas holiday
Source: sis.gov.egChecked Oct 28, 2026
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