Major season

Ramadan

Ramadan (18 February – 19 March 2026) is one of the year's biggest selling seasons in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. The year's biggest sales season — traffic 2–3× the usual. This page gives you the exact dates in Gregorian and Hijri, plus how to get your store ready in time.

Gregorian date
18 February – 19 March 2026
Hijri date
1 Ramadan 1447 AH · Estimated — set by the moon sighting
Occasion type
Major season
Prep window
About 6 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 "Ramadan" season (18 February – 19 March 2026).
Season context: The year's biggest sales season — traffic 2–3× the usual.
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 6 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.

Ready to sell this season?

Create your free Salla store and be ready before demand peaks.

Other seasons to plan for

Questions about this season

When is Ramadan?+

Ramadan is on 18 February – 19 March 2026.

How do I prepare my store for Ramadan?+

Activate offers and bundles, and make sure seasonal stock covers peak demand. Feature seasonal products on the homepage with a dedicated banner.

Is the Ramadan date confirmed?+

The date is an Umm al-Qura estimate and is confirmed by the moon sighting.

Back to the seasons calendar →