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Seasons calendar

See the dates of selling seasons and merchant events in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf for 2026 and 2027 in Gregorian and Hijri, how long until each one, and open any season or event for the full details.

Upcoming season

Singles' Day 11.11

—Days
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--Hours
November 2026
121
222
323
424
525
626
727
828
929
1030
122
133
144
155
166
177
188
199
2010
2111
2212
2313
2414
2515
2616
2818
2919
121
323
424
525
626
727
828
929
101
112
123
Event / expo

Upcoming seasons

  • The start of the discount season — warm up before White Friday.

    • Prepare gift bundles, packaging options, and gift cards.
    • Use the occasion's search keywords in your product titles and descriptions.
    Season page →

A ready prompt to prepare for Singles' Day 11.11

Copy it or open it directly in ChatGPT or Claude

I'm a merchant with a store on Salla, and I want to prepare my store for the "Singles' Day 11.11" season (11 November 2026). Season context: The start of the discount season — warm up before White Friday. Help me with a practical, complete preparation plan that includes: 1) Product, offer, and bundle ideas suited to the season. 2) A marketing and social-media content plan with ready-to-post examples. 3) A preparation timeline starting 3 weeks before the season through to the day itself. 4) Store-page optimization: banners, descriptions, and keywords relevant to the season. 5) Tips for inventory, shipping, and pricing during peak demand. Write the answer in English in a practical, immediately actionable style.

Buying and spending behavior

Monthly demand across the Gregorian year — peaking in March.

Jan · 68% · HighJanFeb · 65%FebMar · 100% · Peak — Ramadan and EidMarApr · 38% · Sharp drop after EidAprMay · 52%MayJun · 48% · LowestJunJul · 50%JulAug · 54%AugSep · 72% · High — second waveSepOct · 60%OctNov · 57%NovDec · 62%Dec
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An approximate relative index showing when demand peaks — not actual sales figures. Lunar seasons (Ramadan and the two Eids) move about 11 days earlier each year.

All selling seasons

Open any season for its Gregorian and Hijri dates and how to prepare your store.

2026

RamadanMajor season18 February – 19 March 2026Eid al-FitrEid20 March 2026Eid al-AdhaEid27 May 2026Founding DayNational occasion22 February 2026Saudi National DayNational occasion23 September 2026Back to SchoolMajor seasonAugust – September 2026White FridayMajor season27 November 2026New Year's DayGlobal occasion1 January 2026Valentine's DayGlobal occasion14 February 2026Mother's DayGlobal occasion21 March 2026Singles' Day 11.11Global occasion11 November 2026Cyber MondayGlobal occasion30 November 2026UAE National DayNational occasion2 December 2026Year-End SalesGlobal occasionDecember 2026

2027

RamadanMajor season8 February – 8 March 2027Eid al-FitrEid9 March 2027Eid al-AdhaEid17 May 2027Founding DayNational occasion22 February 2027Saudi National DayNational occasion23 September 2027Back to SchoolMajor seasonAugust – September 2027White FridayMajor season26 November 2027New Year's DayGlobal occasion1 January 2027Valentine's DayGlobal occasion14 February 2027Mother's DayGlobal occasion21 March 2027Singles' Day 11.11Global occasion11 November 2027Cyber MondayGlobal occasion29 November 2027UAE National DayNational occasion2 December 2027Year-End SalesGlobal occasionDecember 2027

Events & exhibitions for merchants

Key business events and direct-selling markets — open any one for dates, venue, audience, and why it matters.

International Perfumes & Oud Blue ExhibitionDirect-selling market24 December 2025 – 3 January 2026·RiyadhLuxury oud, bakhoor & perfumesAttaché Winter MarketDirect-selling market1–9 January 2026·RiyadhCurated artisan goods & upscale local brandsKhalejiat ExhibitionDirect-selling market4–10 January 2026·RiyadhGulf-wide fashion & lifestyleWinter Lammat HabaybDirect-selling market7–16 January 2026·JeddahHome businesses & family productsJuthoor MarketDirect-selling market8–14 January 2026·JeddahLocal artisanal & micro-brandsTuwaiq Market (3rd Edition)Direct-selling market20 January – 2 February 2026·RiyadhHigh-traffic modern retail

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Frequently asked questions

What are the biggest selling seasons in Saudi Arabia?+

The biggest are Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day, Back to School, and White Friday — the highest in sales volume across the year.

When is Ramadan 2026?+

Ramadan 1447 AH begins, by estimate, on 18 February 2026 and lasts until 19 March 2026. Hijri dates are estimates and are confirmed by the moon sighting.

Which events matter most for an online merchant?+

Biban Forum (SME flagship), Seamless Saudi Arabia (e-commerce and payments tech), and SIDMC (digital marketing and e-commerce) are the three most relevant to online-store owners.

How do I take payments if I sell at a market booth?+

With Salla Point (POS) you can take mada, Apple Pay, and card payments at your booth, and every sale is recorded in your Salla store with inventory kept in sync.

Are the Hijri dates confirmed?+

Gregorian dates for fixed occasions are confirmed, but Islamic occasions (Ramadan and the two Eids) have estimated dates based on the Umm al-Qura calendar and are confirmed by the moon sighting.