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Events

Plan around the dates that matter.

The Islamic calendar and the biggest international events and sport in Saudi Arabia, so you can time your visit around Ramadan, the Eids, Hajj, a Grand Prix, or a Riyadh Season night.

  1. 4 Sept 2026

    Mawlid al-Nabi

    Islamic

    Commemoration of the birth of the Prophet ﷺ (12 Rabi' al-Awwal).

  2. Oct 2026 – Mar 2027

    Riyadh Season

    Entertainment & sport· Riyadh

    Saudi Arabia's flagship season, concerts, shows and major boxing / combat-sport events.

  3. Dec 2026 – Feb 2027

    AlUla Moments, Winter season

    Culture & arts· AlUla

    Concerts, heritage experiences and outdoor dining around Hegra.

  4. 12 Feb 2027

    Diriyah E-Prix (Formula E)

    Motorsport· Riyadh

    Night races through the historic Diriyah circuit.

  5. 18 Feb 2027

    Ramadan begins

    Islamic

    The month of fasting, the busiest and most sought-after time for Umrah.

  6. 16 Mar 2027

    Laylat al-Qadr (est.)

    Islamic

    The Night of Decree, sought in the last ten nights of Ramadan.

  7. 19 Mar 2027

    F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

    Motorsport· Jeddah

    Formula 1 on the fast Jeddah Corniche street circuit.

  8. 20 Mar 2027

    Eid al-Fitr

    Islamic

    The festival marking the end of Ramadan.

  9. 26 May 2027

    Day of Arafah

    Islamic

    The pinnacle of Hajj, pilgrims stand at Arafat.

  10. 27 May 2027

    Eid al-Adha

    Islamic

    The festival of sacrifice, during the days of Hajj.

  11. 16 Jun 2027

    Islamic New Year (1449 AH)

    Islamic

    The start of the Hijri year (1 Muharram).

Dates are approximate, Islamic dates depend on the moon sighting and event dates are announced yearly. Please confirm before booking around them.