Major season
Back to School
Back to School (August – September 2026) is one of the year's biggest selling seasons in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. A 6-week wave: stationery, devices, clothes, and student supplies. This page gives you the exact dates in Gregorian and Hijri, plus how to get your store ready in time.
- Gregorian date
- August – September 2026
- Hijri date
- 2 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH
- Occasion type
- Major season
- Prep window
- About 5 weeks ahead
How to prepare your store
- Activate offers and bundles, and make sure seasonal stock covers peak demand.
- Feature seasonal products on the homepage with a dedicated banner.
Ready AI prompt for this season
Open it in ChatGPT or Claude to get a full preparation plan.
I'm a merchant with a store on Salla, and I want to prepare my store for the "Back to School" season (August – September 2026). Season context: A 6-week wave: stationery, devices, clothes, and student supplies. 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 5 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.
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Questions about this season
When is Back to School?+
Back to School is on August – September 2026.
How do I prepare my store for Back to School?+
Activate offers and bundles, and make sure seasonal stock covers peak demand. Feature seasonal products on the homepage with a dedicated banner.