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Seasons calendar

See the dates of selling seasons in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf for 2026 and 2027 in Gregorian and Hijri, how long until each one, and prepare your store ahead.

Upcoming season

Back to School

—Days
:
--Hours
August 2026
2612
2713
2814
2915
3016
3117
118
219
320
421
522
623
724
825
926
1027
1128
1229
1330
141
163
174
185
196
207
218
229
2310
2411
2512
2613
2714
2815
2916
3017
3118
119
220
321
422
523

Upcoming seasons

  • A 6-week wave: stationery, devices, clothes, and student supplies.

    • Start preparing at least 5 weeks before the season.
    • Stock up early and activate offers and bundles before peak demand.
    • Feature seasonal products on the homepage with a dedicated banner.

A ready prompt to prepare for Back to School

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 "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.

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.

Frequently asked questions about selling seasons

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.

When is White Friday 2026?+

White Friday (Black Friday) is on 27 November 2026 — the strongest discount event of the year, and it's best to prepare weeks ahead.

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.