Hijri & Content Calendar Converter
Convert Gregorian dates to Hijri dates, and discover key MENA marketing dates.
Key MENA Marketing Dates
2026 dates. Lunar events are Umm al-Qura estimates; local announcements may differ. Ramadan shows its start date.
Ramadan 2026
February 18, 2026١ رمضان ١٤٤٧ هـ
💡 Start Ramadan campaigns 2-3 weeks early. Focus on family, generosity, and special offers.
Eid al-Fitr 2026
March 20, 2026١ شوال ١٤٤٧ هـ
💡 Launch Eid sales and gift promotions. Fashion and electronics peak during this period.
Eid al-Adha 2026
May 27, 2026١٠ ذو الحجة ١٤٤٧ هـ
💡 Travel and hospitality campaigns perform well. Highlight family gatherings and celebrations.
Islamic New Year 2026
June 16, 2026١ محرم ١٤٤٨ هـ
💡 A time for reflection. Run brand awareness campaigns with inspirational messaging.
Saudi National Day
September 23, 2026١٢ ربيع الآخر ١٤٤٨ هـ
💡 Huge retail event in KSA. Green-themed campaigns with patriotic messaging drive engagement.
Egypt Revolution Day
July 23, 2026٩ صفر ١٤٤٨ هـ
💡 National pride campaigns resonate in Egypt. Combine with summer promotions.
Kuwait National Day
February 25, 2026٨ رمضان ١٤٤٧ هـ
💡 Two-day celebration (National + Liberation Day). Strong retail push with national colors.
UAE National Day
December 2, 2026٢٢ جمادى الآخرة ١٤٤٨ هـ
💡 Major event in the UAE. Combine with year-end sales for maximum impact.
White Friday
November 27, 2026١٧ جمادى الآخرة ١٤٤٨ هـ
💡 MENA's Black Friday equivalent. Biggest online shopping event — plan campaigns weeks ahead.
Singles Day (11.11)
November 11, 2026١ جمادى الآخرة ١٤٤٨ هـ
💡 Growing in MENA. E-commerce flash sales and limited-time offers work best.
Back to School
August–September (varies by country)💡 Target parents with school supplies, electronics, and uniform promotions.