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Partner with a clinic or NGO: free screening days, pink product editions with a % donated, and survivor stories. Avoid 'sale' framing.
Free-coffee-with-order, Arabic coffee heritage reels and barista UGC challenge.
Start prep: 19 SeptMesopotamian heritage content and national-pride offers.
Thank-a-teacher campaign: nominate a teacher, teacher discounts, staff spotlights.
Start prep: 22 SeptRespectful national-pride content; long weekend promos for travel & dining.
Workplace wellbeing tips, expert Q&A live and employee-care stories.
Start prep: 4 OctGreeting post with Yemeni heritage visuals.
Behind-the-kitchen sourcing stories, zero-waste tips and a meal-donation pledge.
Start prep: 30 SeptRide the hype: event-linked offers, 'before/after the show' dining, ticket giveaways and visitor guides.
Opens 21 Oct 2026 for ~10 weeks; end date indicative.
Start prep: 12 OctB2B thought-leadership: publish an AI-in-your-industry take and book meetings around the event.
Start prep: 17 OctKids' costume edits and themed treats — mainly for expat-heavy and Lebanese audiences.
Start prep: 18 OctHeritage storytelling and date-number offers (1/11).
Men's grooming kits, check-up packages and a team moustache challenge.
Start prep: 24 OctTeam flag-raising video at 11am; kick-off for the Eid Al Etihad content series.
Start prep: 13 OctSuppliers: pre-book meetings with buyers; post daily booth reels.
Start prep: 27 OctNational-pride greeting and heritage visuals.
Start prep: 20 OctAftermarket & parts brands: distributor-lead campaigns targeting attendees.
Warm-up to White Friday: 11% off or 11-hour flash sale; test creatives you'll scale later in November.
Free glucose testing, sugar-free menu items and myth-busting carousels.
Start prep: 25 OctHeating, winter clothing, flu-season clinics, comfort food and power-backup (solar, batteries) — practical, need-based content wins.
Start prep: 5 NovSensitive, solidarity-led content; spotlight local producers (olive oil, embroidery).
Start prep: 4 NovMoroccan craft heritage, flag-colour creatives and local-brand offers.
Start prep: 30 OctHoliday weekend: Omani heritage (frankincense, khanjar), domestic travel and gifting.
Kids-eat-free, drawing competitions and child-safety tips.
Start prep: 30 OctShort-trip packages, family entertainment and kids' workshops.
Start prep: 1 NovCedar & flag creatives, diaspora-targeted ads and 'made in Lebanon' features.
Start prep: 2 NovConstruction & materials suppliers: lead-gen landing page + LinkedIn ads to attendees.
The year's biggest discount event in MENA. Run a week-long 'White Week', build an early-access list from early November and pre-load stock & delivery capacity.
Start prep: 13 NovRace-weekend hospitality offers and motorsport-themed content.
Start prep: 23 NovSolemn tribute only — no promotions. Pause or soften sales creatives on this day.
Online-only extension of White Friday; last-chance retargeting.
Start prep: 23 NovGreeting post with Yemeni heritage visuals.
Start prep: 2 NovBiggest UAE pride moment: '2/12' offers, Emirati heritage content, long-weekend events and car-decoration culture.
Show real accessibility improvements (ramps, sign language, accessible app) — not just a post.
Start prep: 4 NovUAE's flagship retail season: raffles, mall activations, '12-hour sale' bursts and tourist-targeted ads.
Indicative — past editions ran 5 Dec–11 Jan; official dates usually announced ~3 months ahead.
Start prep: 13 NovCoincides with Eid Al Etihad week — premium hospitality and watch-party offers.
Start prep: 7 NovTech & B2B: launch announcements, pre-booked meetings and LinkedIn content series during the week.
Moved to December and to Expo City Dubai for 2026.
Start prep: 17 NovOfficial holiday (Decree 188/2025). Hope & rebuilding narrative, diaspora-return stories, local-business pride.
Last big sale before year-end gifting; retarget White Friday browsers who didn't buy.
Start prep: 25 NovTwo-day holiday: Bahraini heritage, red & white creatives and family outing offers.
Start prep: 10 DecLight national greeting.
Start prep: 18 NovMaroon-and-white creatives, Darb Al Saai festivities and Qatari heritage storytelling.
Calligraphy-styled creatives, your brand name's meaning, dialect vs. fusha polls — high engagement for every niche.
Gift guides, festive décor, family dinner bookings and Santa visits — strongest in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the UAE.
Start prep: 10 DecNational greeting and local-brand spotlight.
Year-in-review reel, customer thank-you, countdown giveaways and 'new year, new you' offers for January.
Start prep: 18 DecNew Year + Independence combined greeting; solidarity tone.
Simple, respectful greeting — not a sales moment.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Start prep: 30 DecRespectful greeting post.
Match-day offers, watch-party menus, TV deals, predictions contests and national-team support content.
Hosted by Saudi Arabia, 7 Jan–5 Feb 2027. Use generic football language unless you hold official rights.
Start prep: 17 DecOfficial holiday in Egypt — family dinners, gifting and greetings to Coptic & Orthodox audiences.
Start prep: 18 DecWinter getaways, desert camps and kids' activities — overlaps the Asian Cup.
Start prep: 4 JanLight national greeting.
Start prep: 29 DecPublic holiday in Algeria (12 Jan) and Morocco (14 Jan). Amazigh symbols, traditional dishes and craft collections.
Stock-up, home refresh and Ramadan-ready campaigns. Ad costs rise once Ramadan starts — lock in audiences and creatives now.
Gulf 'Haq Al Laila' kids' tradition (UAE, Bahrain) — sweets bags and Ramadan countdown starts.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Start prep: 18 JanHoliday — light greeting; long-weekend offers if it falls near a weekend.
Start prep: 2 JanSaudi tech & investment audience: partnership announcements and founder content.
Scheduled for February 2027 — exact dates TBC by the organiser.
Early-detection education with a credible medical partner.
The year's #1 season in MENA: plan 3 phases (week 1 spirituality & family, mid-month value, last 10 days Eid shopping). Shift posting & ads to after iftar and late night.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Start prep: 26 JanPublic holiday: team activity content, sportswear offers and healthy menus.
Falls in Ramadan 2027 — plan evening activities.
Gift guides and pre-orders a week ahead; red-themed packaging; couples' staycations in the UAE/Lebanon.
Falls during Ramadan in 2027 — keep it gifting-led and modest; skip dining/nightlife pushes in conservative markets.
Start prep: 10 FebLight national greeting.
Start prep: 23 Jan1727 heritage storytelling, traditional dress & Najdi patterns, '22' offers. Different from National Day — focus on history, not the green flag.
Falls in Ramadan 2027 — combine heritage content with Ramadan offers; shift activations to evenings.
Start prep: 8 FebGulf kids' tradition: themed treat bags, traditional outfits and family-event offers.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Start prep: 26 JanFebruary is Kuwait's 'Hala February' month: flag colours, heritage, and family-outing offers.
Falls in Ramadan 2027 — tone down festivities, keep pride content and evening offers.
Highest-spend window of the year for retail & gifting; Laylat al-Qadr (~5–6 Mar) is the peak for charity & finance messaging.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Spotlight women on your team and among customers; real stories beat generic quotes.
Falls on the last day of Ramadan / Eid eve in 2027 — publish early (6–7 March).
Greeting video on Eid eve, holiday opening hours, family outing offers and post-Eid 'back to routine' campaigns.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Start prep: 4 MarFlag-respect content (never print the flag on disposable items).
Start prep: 13 FebF&B producers & distributors: export-lead campaigns, booth teasers and buyer meeting funnels.
Start prep: 25 FebOfficial holiday (Decree 188/2025). Remembrance + future-building tone; avoid hard-sell.
Start prep: 6 MarNational-pride creatives and local-brand features.
Dental clinics: free check-up day, whitening offers and kids' brushing content.
One of the biggest gifting days in the Arab world. Emotional storytelling, gift guides by budget, and last-day delivery promises.
Start prep: 7 MarOfficial holiday in Iraq (incl. Kurdistan Region); celebrated by Kurdish communities in Syria — picnics, spring fashion, travel.
Start prep: 7 MarOfficial holiday in Syria and Lebanon: maamoul, chocolate eggs, kids' gifts and family lunch offers.
Healthy-habit challenge with a doctor or nutritionist partner.
Start prep: 27 MarClassic Syrian national pride: heritage, Damascene craft and local-brand spotlights.
Show sustainability actions: solar, EVs, recycling, packaging changes.
Team reading list, book giveaways and learning-culture content.
Start prep: 18 AprHoliday — Sinai/Red Sea domestic travel offers.
Celebrate your own team (behind-the-scenes, staff stories) — strong employer-branding moment.
Start prep: 11 AprOfficial holiday in Syria; family-feast and gifting content for Orthodox & Coptic audiences.
Start prep: 12 AprEgypt's spring national outing day: fesikh & coloured-egg traditions, picnic bundles and park/coast trips.
Pre-Adha shopping, udhiyah (sacrifice) services, Hajj-related travel and spiritual content.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Respectful spiritual greeting; charity campaigns. Avoid heavy promotions.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Longest public holiday of the year in many countries: travel, family feasts (meat & grills), Eidiya and hosting.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Start prep: 12 MayNational greeting with heritage visuals.
Start prep: 4 MayJordanian heritage (Petra, mansaf, shemagh), flag creatives and holiday travel offers.
Start prep: 30 AprSame playbook as the Arab 21 March Mother's Day — emotional stories and gift guides.
Celebrated on the last Sunday of May in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
Start prep: 2 MayBridal packages, wedding-guest outfits, gold & gifts, venues and new-home furnishing.
Tree-planting or clean-up activation with your team and community.
Greeting post; good moment for 'new year' brand reflections and mid-year planning content.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Start prep: 8 JunSolemn commemoration — public holiday in Iraq and Bahrain. Pause promotional and celebratory content for Shia-majority audiences.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Start prep: 20 MayMatch-day offers, watch-party menus, TV/streaming deals and team-support content.
Relevant where the national team qualifies (Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia…).
Schools close, expats & diaspora fly home (huge for Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt). Target arriving visitors and summer spenders.
Gift guides (perfume, watches, gadgets, grooming), 'dad stories' UGC.
Most Arab markets mark 21 June; some brands follow the 3rd Sunday (20 June 2027).
Thank your followers: best-of posts, follower-only discount, behind-the-scenes of your content team.
Start prep: 23 JunHoliday — light greeting.
Start prep: 1 JunUAE summer retail festival: mall deals, kids' entertainment and staycation offers for residents.
Indicative date based on previous editions — confirm with the organiser.
Start prep: 14 JunBiggest Algerian national moment: summer pride content and youth-focused offers.
Start prep: 22 JunMarketplace sellers: deal submissions; D2C brands: run a counter 'summer flash sale'.
Usually mid-July; Amazon confirms dates ~3 weeks before. Competitors run counter-sales the same days.
Start prep: 7 JulHoliday — light greeting.
Start prep: 13 JulHoliday — summer long-weekend offers for coast & travel.
Start prep: 18 JulLight national greeting.
Start prep: 9 JulMorocco's main national celebration — premium, respectful creatives and summer offers.
Start prep: 2 JulBundles, school-list tools and instalment plans; peak search 2 weeks before term.
Saudi schools expected to resume ~22 Aug 2027; other GCC schools mid/late August.
Start prep: 25 JulRespectful greeting post.
Internship/talent calls, student offers and youth-creator collaborations.
Start prep: 3 AugCelebrate Tunisian women entrepreneurs and customers.
Official holiday in most markets; Mawlid sweets (Egypt's halawet el-mouled, Syria) and respectful greetings.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Price-sensitive season: value bundles, instalments and 'complete the list' offers.
Start prep: 13 AugLight national greeting.
Start prep: 27 JulSyria's main trade show: exhibitor teasers, visitor offers and distributor/investor lead capture.
Indicative — the 2025 edition ran 27 Aug–5 Sep. Confirm 2027 dates.
Start prep: 9 AugKSA's biggest retail moment outside Ramadan: green creatives, '23' offers, official yearly slogan in your content.
Start prep: 19 SeptLight national greeting.
Hidden-gem destination content and local-tourism offers.
Free blood-pressure checks and heart-healthy menu items.
Partner with a clinic or NGO: free screening days, pink product editions with a % donated, and survivor stories. Avoid 'sale' framing.
Free-coffee-with-order, Arabic coffee heritage reels and barista UGC challenge.
Start prep: 19 SeptMesopotamian heritage content and national-pride offers.
Thank-a-teacher campaign: nominate a teacher, teacher discounts, staff spotlights.
Start prep: 22 SeptRespectful national-pride content; long weekend promos for travel & dining.
Workplace wellbeing tips, expert Q&A live and employee-care stories.
Start prep: 4 OctGreeting post with Yemeni heritage visuals.
Start prep: 15 SeptEvent-linked offers, visitor guides and ticket giveaways.
Indicative date based on previous editions — confirm with the organiser.
Behind-the-kitchen sourcing stories, zero-waste tips and a meal-donation pledge.
Start prep: 17 OctKids' costume edits and themed treats — mainly for expat-heavy and Lebanese audiences.
Start prep: 18 OctHeritage storytelling and date-number offers (1/11).
Men's grooming kits, check-up packages and a team moustache challenge.
Start prep: 24 OctTeam flag-raising video at 11am; kick-off for the Eid Al Etihad content series.
Start prep: 27 OctNational-pride greeting and heritage visuals.
Warm-up to White Friday: 11% off or 11-hour flash sale; test creatives you'll scale later in November.
Free glucose testing, sugar-free menu items and myth-busting carousels.
Start prep: 25 OctHeating, winter clothing, flu-season clinics, comfort food and power-backup (solar, batteries) — practical, need-based content wins.
Start prep: 5 NovSensitive, solidarity-led content; spotlight local producers (olive oil, embroidery).
Start prep: 16 OctAviation, travel and defence-adjacent B2B: thought-leadership and meeting funnels.
Biennial (odd years), usually mid-November — confirm dates.
Start prep: 4 NovMoroccan craft heritage, flag-colour creatives and local-brand offers.
Start prep: 30 OctHoliday weekend: Omani heritage (frankincense, khanjar), domestic travel and gifting.
Kids-eat-free, drawing competitions and child-safety tips.
Start prep: 1 NovCedar & flag creatives, diaspora-targeted ads and 'made in Lebanon' features.
Use 2026 results to set targets; open early-access lists in early November and protect margins with bundles.
Online-only extension of White Friday; last-chance retargeting.
Start prep: 23 NovSolemn tribute only — no promotions. Pause or soften sales creatives on this day.
Start prep: 23 NovGreeting post with Yemeni heritage visuals.
Lock budgets, influencers and production now — Ramadan creative needs 6–8 weeks.
Ramadan 1449 is expected to begin ~28 Jan 2028 — earlier than 2027.
Start prep: 2 NovBiggest UAE pride moment: '2/12' offers, Emirati heritage content, long-weekend events and car-decoration culture.
Start prep: 3 NovRaffles, mall activations and tourist-targeted ads.
Indicative date based on previous editions — confirm with the organiser.
Show real accessibility improvements (ramps, sign language, accessible app) — not just a post.
Start prep: 6 NovLaunch announcements and pre-booked meeting funnels.
Indicative date based on previous editions — confirm with the organiser.
Start prep: 17 NovOfficial holiday (Decree 188/2025). Hope & rebuilding narrative, diaspora-return stories, local-business pride.
Last big sale before year-end gifting; retarget White Friday browsers who didn't buy.
Start prep: 25 NovTwo-day holiday: Bahraini heritage, red & white creatives and family outing offers.
Start prep: 10 DecLight national greeting.
Start prep: 18 NovMaroon-and-white creatives, Darb Al Saai festivities and Qatari heritage storytelling.
Calligraphy-styled creatives, your brand name's meaning, dialect vs. fusha polls — high engagement for every niche.
Gift guides, festive décor, family dinner bookings and Santa visits — strongest in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the UAE.
Start prep: 10 DecNational greeting and local-brand spotlight.
Simple, respectful greeting — not a sales moment.
Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country.
Year-in-review reel, customer thank-you, countdown giveaways and 'new year, new you' offers for January.
Hijri dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and may shift ±1 day by country. Expo and festival dates marked TBC are based on previous editions. Last reviewed: October 2026.
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See how Sawwikly runs seasonal campaignsA free planning tool listing religious occasions, national days, shopping seasons, expos and sports events across 18 Arab countries for Q4 2026 and 2027 — with content and campaign ideas per industry and a recommended prep start date for each.
Hijri dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and can shift by one day depending on moon sighting in each country. Events whose organisers haven't announced dates yet are clearly marked as indicative.
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr around 9 March 2027 and Eid al-Adha around 16 May 2027.
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| Date | Occasion | Start prep | Campaign idea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct – 31 Oct 2026 | Pink October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month Opportunity · All MENA | 10 Sept | Partner with a clinic or NGO: free screening days, pink product editions with a % donated, and survivor stories. Avoid 'sale' framing. |
| Thu, 1 Oct 2026 | International Coffee Day Content moment · All MENA | 24 Sept | Free-coffee-with-order, Arabic coffee heritage reels and barista UGC challenge. |
| Sat, 3 Oct 2026 | Iraq — National Day Opportunity · Iraq | 19 Sept | Mesopotamian heritage content and national-pride offers. |
| Mon, 5 Oct 2026 | World Teachers' Day Content moment · All MENA | 28 Sept | Thank-a-teacher campaign: nominate a teacher, teacher discounts, staff spotlights. |
| Tue, 6 Oct 2026 | Egypt — Armed Forces Day (6 October) Opportunity · Egypt | 22 Sept | Respectful national-pride content; long weekend promos for travel & dining. |
| Sat, 10 Oct 2026 | World Mental Health Day Content moment · All MENA | 3 Oct | Workplace wellbeing tips, expert Q&A live and employee-care stories. |
| Wed, 14 Oct 2026 | Yemen — 14 October Revolution Day Content moment · Yemen | 4 Oct | Greeting post with Yemeni heritage visuals. |
| Fri, 16 Oct 2026 | World Food Day Content moment · All MENA | 9 Oct | Behind-the-kitchen sourcing stories, zero-waste tips and a meal-donation pledge. |
| 21 Oct – 31 Dec 2026 | Riyadh Season 2026 Opportunity · Saudi Arabia | 30 Sept | Ride the hype: event-linked offers, 'before/after the show' dining, ticket giveaways and visitor guides. Opens 21 Oct 2026 for ~10 weeks; end date indicative. |
| 26 Oct – 27 Oct 2026 | Dubai AI Festival Content moment · UAE | 12 Oct | B2B thought-leadership: publish an AI-in-your-industry take and book meetings around the event. |
| Sat, 31 Oct 2026 | Halloween Content moment · UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait | 17 Oct | Kids' costume edits and themed treats — mainly for expat-heavy and Lebanese audiences. |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | Algeria — Revolution Day Opportunity · Algeria | 18 Oct | Heritage storytelling and date-number offers (1/11). |
| 1 Nov – 30 Nov 2026 | Movember — Men's Health Month Content moment · All MENA | 18 Oct | Men's grooming kits, check-up packages and a team moustache challenge. |
| Tue, 3 Nov 2026 | UAE Flag Day Opportunity · UAE | 24 Oct | Team flag-raising video at 11am; kick-off for the Eid Al Etihad content series. |
| 3 Nov – 5 Nov 2026 | GulfHost & Gulfood Manufacturing Content moment · UAE | 13 Oct | Suppliers: pre-book meetings with buyers; post daily booth reels. |
| Fri, 6 Nov 2026 | Morocco — Green March Day Opportunity · Morocco | 27 Oct | National-pride greeting and heritage visuals. |
| 10 Nov – 12 Nov 2026 | Automechanika Dubai Content moment · UAE | 20 Oct | Aftermarket & parts brands: distributor-lead campaigns targeting attendees. |
| Wed, 11 Nov 2026 | 11.11 Singles' Day Sale Opportunity · All MENA | 21 Oct | Warm-up to White Friday: 11% off or 11-hour flash sale; test creatives you'll scale later in November. |
| Sat, 14 Nov 2026 | World Diabetes Day Content moment · All MENA | 7 Nov | Free glucose testing, sugar-free menu items and myth-busting carousels. |
| 15 Nov – 31 Jan 2027 | Levant winter season Opportunity · Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq | 25 Oct | Heating, winter clothing, flu-season clinics, comfort food and power-backup (solar, batteries) — practical, need-based content wins. |
| Sun, 15 Nov 2026 | Palestine — Independence Day Opportunity · Palestine | 5 Nov | Sensitive, solidarity-led content; spotlight local producers (olive oil, embroidery). |
| Wed, 18 Nov 2026 | Morocco — Independence Day Opportunity · Morocco | 4 Nov | Moroccan craft heritage, flag-colour creatives and local-brand offers. |
| Fri, 20 Nov 2026 | Oman — National Day Tentpole · Oman | 30 Oct | Holiday weekend: Omani heritage (frankincense, khanjar), domestic travel and gifting. |
| Fri, 20 Nov 2026 | World Children's Day Content moment · All MENA | 10 Nov | Kids-eat-free, drawing competitions and child-safety tips. |
| 20 Nov – 28 Nov 2026 | Saudi schools autumn break Content moment · Saudi Arabia | 30 Oct | Short-trip packages, family entertainment and kids' workshops. |
| Sun, 22 Nov 2026 | Lebanon — Independence Day Tentpole · Lebanon | 1 Nov | Cedar & flag creatives, diaspora-targeted ads and 'made in Lebanon' features. |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2026 | Big 5 Global (construction) Content moment · UAE | 2 Nov | Construction & materials suppliers: lead-gen landing page + LinkedIn ads to attendees. |
| Fri, 27 Nov 2026 | White Friday / Black Friday Tentpole · All MENA | 13 Oct | The year's biggest discount event in MENA. Run a week-long 'White Week', build an early-access list from early November and pre-load stock & delivery capacity. |
| 27 Nov – 29 Nov 2026 | Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix Content moment · Qatar | 13 Nov | Race-weekend hospitality offers and motorsport-themed content. |
| Mon, 30 Nov 2026 | UAE — Commemoration Day Opportunity · UAE | 23 Nov | Solemn tribute only — no promotions. Pause or soften sales creatives on this day. |
| Mon, 30 Nov 2026 | Cyber Monday Opportunity · All MENA | 9 Nov | Online-only extension of White Friday; last-chance retargeting. |
| Mon, 30 Nov 2026 | Yemen — Independence Day (30 November) Content moment · Yemen | 23 Nov | Greeting post with Yemeni heritage visuals. |
| 2 Dec – 3 Dec 2026 | UAE — Eid Al Etihad (National Day) Tentpole · UAE | 2 Nov | Biggest UAE pride moment: '2/12' offers, Emirati heritage content, long-weekend events and car-decoration culture. |
| Thu, 3 Dec 2026 | International Day of Persons with Disabilities Content moment · All MENA | 23 Nov | Show real accessibility improvements (ramps, sign language, accessible app) — not just a post. |
| 4 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) Tentpole · UAE | 4 Nov | UAE's flagship retail season: raffles, mall activations, '12-hour sale' bursts and tourist-targeted ads. Indicative — past editions ran 5 Dec–11 Jan; official dates usually announced ~3 months ahead. |
| 4 Dec – 6 Dec 2026 | Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (season finale) Opportunity · UAE | 13 Nov | Coincides with Eid Al Etihad week — premium hospitality and watch-party offers. |
| 7 Dec – 11 Dec 2026 | GITEX Global (Expo City Dubai) Opportunity · UAE | 7 Nov | Tech & B2B: launch announcements, pre-booked meetings and LinkedIn content series during the week. Moved to December and to Expo City Dubai for 2026. |
| Tue, 8 Dec 2026 | Syria — Liberation Day Tentpole · Syria | 17 Nov | Official holiday (Decree 188/2025). Hope & rebuilding narrative, diaspora-return stories, local-business pride. |
| Sat, 12 Dec 2026 | 12.12 Year-End Sale Opportunity · All MENA | 28 Nov | Last big sale before year-end gifting; retarget White Friday browsers who didn't buy. |
| 16 Dec – 17 Dec 2026 | Bahrain — National Day Tentpole · Bahrain | 25 Nov | Two-day holiday: Bahraini heritage, red & white creatives and family outing offers. |
| Thu, 17 Dec 2026 | Tunisia — Revolution Day Content moment · Tunisia | 10 Dec | Light national greeting. |
| Fri, 18 Dec 2026 | Qatar — National Day Tentpole · Qatar | 18 Nov | Maroon-and-white creatives, Darb Al Saai festivities and Qatari heritage storytelling. |
| Fri, 18 Dec 2026 | International Arabic Language Day Opportunity · All MENA | 4 Dec | Calligraphy-styled creatives, your brand name's meaning, dialect vs. fusha polls — high engagement for every niche. |
| 24 Dec – 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Tentpole · Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, UAE, Bahrain | 24 Nov | Gift guides, festive décor, family dinner bookings and Santa visits — strongest in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the UAE. |
| Thu, 24 Dec 2026 | Libya — Independence Day Opportunity · Libya | 10 Dec | National greeting and local-brand spotlight. |
| Thu, 31 Dec 2026 | New Year's Eve Tentpole · All MENA | 10 Dec | Year-in-review reel, customer thank-you, countdown giveaways and 'new year, new you' offers for January. |
| Fri, 1 Jan 2027 | Sudan — Independence Day Opportunity · Sudan | 18 Dec | New Year + Independence combined greeting; solidarity tone. |
| Tue, 5 Jan 2027 | Al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj Content moment · All MENA | 29 Dec | Simple, respectful greeting — not a sales moment. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| Wed, 6 Jan 2027 | Iraq — Army Day Content moment · Iraq | 30 Dec | Respectful greeting post. |
| 7 Jan – 5 Feb 2027 | AFC Asian Cup 2027 (Saudi Arabia) Tentpole · Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen | 23 Nov | Match-day offers, watch-party menus, TV deals, predictions contests and national-team support content. Hosted by Saudi Arabia, 7 Jan–5 Feb 2027. Use generic football language unless you hold official rights. |
| Thu, 7 Jan 2027 | Orthodox & Coptic Christmas Opportunity · Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine | 17 Dec | Official holiday in Egypt — family dinners, gifting and greetings to Coptic & Orthodox audiences. |
| 8 Jan – 16 Jan 2027 | Saudi schools mid-year break Content moment · Saudi Arabia | 18 Dec | Winter getaways, desert camps and kids' activities — overlaps the Asian Cup. |
| Mon, 11 Jan 2027 | Morocco — Independence Manifesto Day Content moment · Morocco | 4 Jan | Light national greeting. |
| 12 Jan – 14 Jan 2027 | Yennayer — Amazigh New Year Opportunity · Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia | 29 Dec | Public holiday in Algeria (12 Jan) and Morocco (14 Jan). Amazigh symbols, traditional dishes and craft collections. |
| 18 Jan – 7 Feb 2027 | Pre-Ramadan shopping season Tentpole · All MENA | 19 Dec | Stock-up, home refresh and Ramadan-ready campaigns. Ad costs rise once Ramadan starts — lock in audiences and creatives now. |
| Sat, 23 Jan 2027 | Mid-Sha'ban (Laylat al-Bara'ah) — Haq Al Laila Content moment · All MENA | 16 Jan | Gulf 'Haq Al Laila' kids' tradition (UAE, Bahrain) — sweets bags and Ramadan countdown starts. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| Mon, 25 Jan 2027 | Egypt — Police Day / 25 January Content moment · Egypt | 18 Jan | Holiday — light greeting; long-weekend offers if it falls near a weekend. |
| Mon, 1 Feb 2027 | LEAP 2027 (Riyadh) Opportunity · Saudi Arabia | 2 Jan | Saudi tech & investment audience: partnership announcements and founder content. Scheduled for February 2027 — exact dates TBC by the organiser. |
| Thu, 4 Feb 2027 | World Cancer Day Content moment · All MENA | 28 Jan | Early-detection education with a credible medical partner. |
| 8 Feb – 8 Mar 2027 | Ramadan 1448 Tentpole · All MENA | 25 Dec | The year's #1 season in MENA: plan 3 phases (week 1 spirituality & family, mid-month value, last 10 days Eid shopping). Shift posting & ads to after iftar and late night. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| Tue, 9 Feb 2027 | Qatar National Sport Day Opportunity · Qatar | 26 Jan | Public holiday: team activity content, sportswear offers and healthy menus. Falls in Ramadan 2027 — plan evening activities. |
| Sun, 14 Feb 2027 | Valentine's Day Opportunity · All MENA | 24 Jan | Gift guides and pre-orders a week ahead; red-themed packaging; couples' staycations in the UAE/Lebanon. Falls during Ramadan in 2027 — keep it gifting-led and modest; skip dining/nightlife pushes in conservative markets. |
| Wed, 17 Feb 2027 | Libya — 17 February Revolution Day Content moment · Libya | 10 Feb | Light national greeting. |
| Mon, 22 Feb 2027 | Saudi Arabia — Founding Day Tentpole · Saudi Arabia | 23 Jan | 1727 heritage storytelling, traditional dress & Najdi patterns, '22' offers. Different from National Day — focus on history, not the green flag. Falls in Ramadan 2027 — combine heritage content with Ramadan offers; shift activations to evenings. |
| Mon, 22 Feb 2027 | Gergean / Garangao (mid-Ramadan) Opportunity · Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman | 8 Feb | Gulf kids' tradition: themed treat bags, traditional outfits and family-event offers. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| 25 Feb – 26 Feb 2027 | Kuwait — National & Liberation Days Tentpole · Kuwait | 26 Jan | February is Kuwait's 'Hala February' month: flag colours, heritage, and family-outing offers. Falls in Ramadan 2027 — tone down festivities, keep pride content and evening offers. |
| 27 Feb – 8 Mar 2027 | Last 10 nights & Eid shopping peak Tentpole · All MENA | 28 Jan | Highest-spend window of the year for retail & gifting; Laylat al-Qadr (~5–6 Mar) is the peak for charity & finance messaging. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| Mon, 8 Mar 2027 | International Women's Day Opportunity · All MENA | 22 Feb | Spotlight women on your team and among customers; real stories beat generic quotes. Falls on the last day of Ramadan / Eid eve in 2027 — publish early (6–7 March). |
| 9 Mar – 11 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr Tentpole · All MENA | 7 Feb | Greeting video on Eid eve, holiday opening hours, family outing offers and post-Eid 'back to routine' campaigns. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| Thu, 11 Mar 2027 | Saudi Arabia — Flag Day Content moment · Saudi Arabia | 4 Mar | Flag-respect content (never print the flag on disposable items). |
| 15 Mar – 19 Mar 2027 | Gulfood 2027 (Dubai) Opportunity · UAE | 13 Feb | F&B producers & distributors: export-lead campaigns, booth teasers and buyer meeting funnels. |
| Thu, 18 Mar 2027 | Syria — Revolution Day Tentpole · Syria | 25 Feb | Official holiday (Decree 188/2025). Remembrance + future-building tone; avoid hard-sell. |
| Sat, 20 Mar 2027 | Tunisia — Independence Day Opportunity · Tunisia | 6 Mar | National-pride creatives and local-brand features. |
| Sat, 20 Mar 2027 | World Oral Health Day Content moment · All MENA | 13 Mar | Dental clinics: free check-up day, whitening offers and kids' brushing content. |
| Sun, 21 Mar 2027 | Mother's Day (Arab world) Tentpole · Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Sudan, Libya | 19 Feb | One of the biggest gifting days in the Arab world. Emotional storytelling, gift guides by budget, and last-day delivery promises. |
| Sun, 21 Mar 2027 | Nowruz Opportunity · Iraq, Syria | 7 Mar | Official holiday in Iraq (incl. Kurdistan Region); celebrated by Kurdish communities in Syria — picnics, spring fashion, travel. |
| Sun, 28 Mar 2027 | Easter (Western churches) Opportunity · Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq | 7 Mar | Official holiday in Syria and Lebanon: maamoul, chocolate eggs, kids' gifts and family lunch offers. |
| Wed, 7 Apr 2027 | World Health Day Content moment · All MENA | 31 Mar | Healthy-habit challenge with a doctor or nutritionist partner. |
| Sat, 17 Apr 2027 | Syria — Evacuation (Independence) Day Tentpole · Syria | 27 Mar | Classic Syrian national pride: heritage, Damascene craft and local-brand spotlights. |
| Thu, 22 Apr 2027 | Earth Day Content moment · All MENA | 15 Apr | Show sustainability actions: solar, EVs, recycling, packaging changes. |
| Fri, 23 Apr 2027 | World Book Day Content moment · All MENA | 16 Apr | Team reading list, book giveaways and learning-culture content. |
| Sun, 25 Apr 2027 | Egypt — Sinai Liberation Day Content moment · Egypt | 18 Apr | Holiday — Sinai/Red Sea domestic travel offers. |
| Sat, 1 May 2027 | Labour Day Opportunity · All MENA | 21 Apr | Celebrate your own team (behind-the-scenes, staff stories) — strong employer-branding moment. |
| Sun, 2 May 2027 | Easter (Eastern / Orthodox churches) Opportunity · Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt | 11 Apr | Official holiday in Syria; family-feast and gifting content for Orthodox & Coptic audiences. |
| Mon, 3 May 2027 | Sham el-Nessim Tentpole · Egypt | 12 Apr | Egypt's spring national outing day: fesikh & coloured-egg traditions, picnic bundles and park/coast trips. |
| 7 May – 15 May 2027 | First 10 days of Dhul Hijjah & Hajj season Tentpole · All MENA | 7 Apr | Pre-Adha shopping, udhiyah (sacrifice) services, Hajj-related travel and spiritual content. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| Sat, 15 May 2027 | Day of Arafah Opportunity · All MENA | 1 May | Respectful spiritual greeting; charity campaigns. Avoid heavy promotions. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| 16 May – 19 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha Tentpole · All MENA | 16 Apr | Longest public holiday of the year in many countries: travel, family feasts (meat & grills), Eidiya and hosting. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| Sat, 22 May 2027 | Yemen — Unity Day Opportunity · Yemen | 12 May | National greeting with heritage visuals. |
| Tue, 25 May 2027 | Jordan — Independence Day Tentpole · Jordan | 4 May | Jordanian heritage (Petra, mansaf, shemagh), flag creatives and holiday travel offers. |
| Sun, 30 May 2027 | Mother's Day (Maghreb) Tentpole · Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia | 30 Apr | Same playbook as the Arab 21 March Mother's Day — emotional stories and gift guides. Celebrated on the last Sunday of May in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. |
| 1 Jun – 30 Sept 2027 | Levant wedding season Opportunity · Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq | 2 May | Bridal packages, wedding-guest outfits, gold & gifts, venues and new-home furnishing. |
| Sat, 5 Jun 2027 | World Environment Day Content moment · All MENA | 29 May | Tree-planting or clean-up activation with your team and community. |
| Sun, 6 Jun 2027 | Islamic New Year 1449 Opportunity · All MENA | 27 May | Greeting post; good moment for 'new year' brand reflections and mid-year planning content. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| Tue, 15 Jun 2027 | Ashura Opportunity · Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain | 8 Jun | Solemn commemoration — public holiday in Iraq and Bahrain. Pause promotional and celebratory content for Shia-majority audiences. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| 19 Jun – 17 Jul 2027 | Africa Cup of Nations 2027 (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) Opportunity · Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan | 20 May | Match-day offers, watch-party menus, TV/streaming deals and team-support content. Relevant where the national team qualifies (Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia…). |
| 20 Jun – 31 Aug 2027 | Summer & diaspora travel season Tentpole · All MENA | 21 May | Schools close, expats & diaspora fly home (huge for Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt). Target arriving visitors and summer spenders. |
| Mon, 21 Jun 2027 | Father's Day Opportunity · Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman | 31 May | Gift guides (perfume, watches, gadgets, grooming), 'dad stories' UGC. Most Arab markets mark 21 June; some brands follow the 3rd Sunday (20 June 2027). |
| Wed, 30 Jun 2027 | World Social Media Day Content moment · All MENA | 23 Jun | Thank your followers: best-of posts, follower-only discount, behind-the-scenes of your content team. |
| Wed, 30 Jun 2027 | Egypt — 30 June Revolution Content moment · Egypt | 23 Jun | Holiday — light greeting. |
| 1 Jul – 31 Aug 2027 | Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) Opportunity · UAE | 1 Jun | UAE summer retail festival: mall deals, kids' entertainment and staycation offers for residents. Indicative date based on previous editions — confirm with the organiser. |
| Mon, 5 Jul 2027 | Algeria — Independence & Youth Day Tentpole · Algeria | 14 Jun | Biggest Algerian national moment: summer pride content and youth-focused offers. |
| 13 Jul – 14 Jul 2027 | Amazon Prime Day (UAE, KSA, Egypt) Opportunity · UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt | 22 Jun | Marketplace sellers: deal submissions; D2C brands: run a counter 'summer flash sale'. Usually mid-July; Amazon confirms dates ~3 weeks before. Competitors run counter-sales the same days. |
| Wed, 14 Jul 2027 | Iraq — Republic Day (14 July) Content moment · Iraq | 7 Jul | Holiday — light greeting. |
| Fri, 23 Jul 2027 | Egypt — Revolution Day (23 July) Opportunity · Egypt | 13 Jul | Holiday — summer long-weekend offers for coast & travel. |
| Sun, 25 Jul 2027 | Tunisia — Republic Day Content moment · Tunisia | 18 Jul | Light national greeting. |
| Fri, 30 Jul 2027 | Morocco — Throne Day Tentpole · Morocco | 9 Jul | Morocco's main national celebration — premium, respectful creatives and summer offers. |
| 1 Aug – 25 Aug 2027 | Back to school — GCC Tentpole · Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman | 2 Jul | Bundles, school-list tools and instalment plans; peak search 2 weeks before term. Saudi schools expected to resume ~22 Aug 2027; other GCC schools mid/late August. |
| Sun, 1 Aug 2027 | Lebanon — Army Day Content moment · Lebanon | 25 Jul | Respectful greeting post. |
| Thu, 12 Aug 2027 | International Youth Day Content moment · All MENA | 5 Aug | Internship/talent calls, student offers and youth-creator collaborations. |
| Fri, 13 Aug 2027 | Tunisia — National Women's Day Opportunity · Tunisia | 3 Aug | Celebrate Tunisian women entrepreneurs and customers. |
| Sat, 14 Aug 2027 | Prophet's Birthday (Al-Mawlid) Opportunity · All MENA | 31 Jul | Official holiday in most markets; Mawlid sweets (Egypt's halawet el-mouled, Syria) and respectful greetings. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| 20 Aug – 20 Sept 2027 | Back to school — Levant, Egypt & North Africa Tentpole · Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, Yemen | 21 Jul | Price-sensitive season: value bundles, instalments and 'complete the list' offers. |
| 20 Aug – 21 Aug 2027 | Morocco — Revolution of the King & People / Youth Day Content moment · Morocco | 13 Aug | Light national greeting. |
| 26 Aug – 5 Sept 2027 | Damascus International Fair Opportunity · Syria | 27 Jul | Syria's main trade show: exhibitor teasers, visitor offers and distributor/investor lead capture. Indicative — the 2025 edition ran 27 Aug–5 Sep. Confirm 2027 dates. |
| Thu, 23 Sept 2027 | Saudi National Day Tentpole · Saudi Arabia | 9 Aug | KSA's biggest retail moment outside Ramadan: green creatives, '23' offers, official yearly slogan in your content. |
| Sun, 26 Sept 2027 | Yemen — 26 September Revolution Day Content moment · Yemen | 19 Sept | Light national greeting. |
| Mon, 27 Sept 2027 | World Tourism Day Content moment · All MENA | 17 Sept | Hidden-gem destination content and local-tourism offers. |
| Wed, 29 Sept 2027 | World Heart Day Content moment · All MENA | 22 Sept | Free blood-pressure checks and heart-healthy menu items. |
| 1 Oct – 31 Oct 2027 | Pink October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month Opportunity · All MENA | 10 Sept | Partner with a clinic or NGO: free screening days, pink product editions with a % donated, and survivor stories. Avoid 'sale' framing. |
| Fri, 1 Oct 2027 | International Coffee Day Content moment · All MENA | 24 Sept | Free-coffee-with-order, Arabic coffee heritage reels and barista UGC challenge. |
| Sun, 3 Oct 2027 | Iraq — National Day Opportunity · Iraq | 19 Sept | Mesopotamian heritage content and national-pride offers. |
| Tue, 5 Oct 2027 | World Teachers' Day Content moment · All MENA | 28 Sept | Thank-a-teacher campaign: nominate a teacher, teacher discounts, staff spotlights. |
| Wed, 6 Oct 2027 | Egypt — Armed Forces Day (6 October) Opportunity · Egypt | 22 Sept | Respectful national-pride content; long weekend promos for travel & dining. |
| Sun, 10 Oct 2027 | World Mental Health Day Content moment · All MENA | 3 Oct | Workplace wellbeing tips, expert Q&A live and employee-care stories. |
| Thu, 14 Oct 2027 | Yemen — 14 October Revolution Day Content moment · Yemen | 4 Oct | Greeting post with Yemeni heritage visuals. |
| 15 Oct – 31 Dec 2027 | Riyadh Season 2027 Opportunity · Saudi Arabia | 15 Sept | Event-linked offers, visitor guides and ticket giveaways. Indicative date based on previous editions — confirm with the organiser. |
| Sat, 16 Oct 2027 | World Food Day Content moment · All MENA | 9 Oct | Behind-the-kitchen sourcing stories, zero-waste tips and a meal-donation pledge. |
| Sun, 31 Oct 2027 | Halloween Content moment · UAE, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait | 17 Oct | Kids' costume edits and themed treats — mainly for expat-heavy and Lebanese audiences. |
| Mon, 1 Nov 2027 | Algeria — Revolution Day Opportunity · Algeria | 18 Oct | Heritage storytelling and date-number offers (1/11). |
| 1 Nov – 30 Nov 2027 | Movember — Men's Health Month Content moment · All MENA | 18 Oct | Men's grooming kits, check-up packages and a team moustache challenge. |
| Wed, 3 Nov 2027 | UAE Flag Day Opportunity · UAE | 24 Oct | Team flag-raising video at 11am; kick-off for the Eid Al Etihad content series. |
| Sat, 6 Nov 2027 | Morocco — Green March Day Opportunity · Morocco | 27 Oct | National-pride greeting and heritage visuals. |
| Thu, 11 Nov 2027 | 11.11 Singles' Day Sale Opportunity · All MENA | 21 Oct | Warm-up to White Friday: 11% off or 11-hour flash sale; test creatives you'll scale later in November. |
| Sun, 14 Nov 2027 | World Diabetes Day Content moment · All MENA | 7 Nov | Free glucose testing, sugar-free menu items and myth-busting carousels. |
| 15 Nov – 31 Jan 2028 | Levant winter season Opportunity · Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq | 25 Oct | Heating, winter clothing, flu-season clinics, comfort food and power-backup (solar, batteries) — practical, need-based content wins. |
| Mon, 15 Nov 2027 | Palestine — Independence Day Opportunity · Palestine | 5 Nov | Sensitive, solidarity-led content; spotlight local producers (olive oil, embroidery). |
| 15 Nov – 19 Nov 2027 | Dubai Airshow 2027 Content moment · UAE | 16 Oct | Aviation, travel and defence-adjacent B2B: thought-leadership and meeting funnels. Biennial (odd years), usually mid-November — confirm dates. |
| Thu, 18 Nov 2027 | Morocco — Independence Day Opportunity · Morocco | 4 Nov | Moroccan craft heritage, flag-colour creatives and local-brand offers. |
| Sat, 20 Nov 2027 | Oman — National Day Tentpole · Oman | 30 Oct | Holiday weekend: Omani heritage (frankincense, khanjar), domestic travel and gifting. |
| Sat, 20 Nov 2027 | World Children's Day Content moment · All MENA | 10 Nov | Kids-eat-free, drawing competitions and child-safety tips. |
| Mon, 22 Nov 2027 | Lebanon — Independence Day Tentpole · Lebanon | 1 Nov | Cedar & flag creatives, diaspora-targeted ads and 'made in Lebanon' features. |
| Fri, 26 Nov 2027 | White Friday / Black Friday Tentpole · All MENA | 12 Oct | Use 2026 results to set targets; open early-access lists in early November and protect margins with bundles. |
| Mon, 29 Nov 2027 | Cyber Monday Opportunity · All MENA | 8 Nov | Online-only extension of White Friday; last-chance retargeting. |
| Tue, 30 Nov 2027 | UAE — Commemoration Day Opportunity · UAE | 23 Nov | Solemn tribute only — no promotions. Pause or soften sales creatives on this day. |
| Tue, 30 Nov 2027 | Yemen — Independence Day (30 November) Content moment · Yemen | 23 Nov | Greeting post with Yemeni heritage visuals. |
| Wed, 1 Dec 2027 | Ramadan 2028 planning window Opportunity · All MENA | — | Lock budgets, influencers and production now — Ramadan creative needs 6–8 weeks. Ramadan 1449 is expected to begin ~28 Jan 2028 — earlier than 2027. |
| 2 Dec – 3 Dec 2027 | UAE — Eid Al Etihad (National Day) Tentpole · UAE | 2 Nov | Biggest UAE pride moment: '2/12' offers, Emirati heritage content, long-weekend events and car-decoration culture. |
| 3 Dec – 9 Jan 2028 | Dubai Shopping Festival 2027/28 Tentpole · UAE | 3 Nov | Raffles, mall activations and tourist-targeted ads. Indicative date based on previous editions — confirm with the organiser. |
| Fri, 3 Dec 2027 | International Day of Persons with Disabilities Content moment · All MENA | 23 Nov | Show real accessibility improvements (ramps, sign language, accessible app) — not just a post. |
| 6 Dec – 10 Dec 2027 | GITEX Global 2027 Opportunity · UAE | 6 Nov | Launch announcements and pre-booked meeting funnels. Indicative date based on previous editions — confirm with the organiser. |
| Wed, 8 Dec 2027 | Syria — Liberation Day Tentpole · Syria | 17 Nov | Official holiday (Decree 188/2025). Hope & rebuilding narrative, diaspora-return stories, local-business pride. |
| Sun, 12 Dec 2027 | 12.12 Year-End Sale Opportunity · All MENA | 28 Nov | Last big sale before year-end gifting; retarget White Friday browsers who didn't buy. |
| 16 Dec – 17 Dec 2027 | Bahrain — National Day Tentpole · Bahrain | 25 Nov | Two-day holiday: Bahraini heritage, red & white creatives and family outing offers. |
| Fri, 17 Dec 2027 | Tunisia — Revolution Day Content moment · Tunisia | 10 Dec | Light national greeting. |
| Sat, 18 Dec 2027 | Qatar — National Day Tentpole · Qatar | 18 Nov | Maroon-and-white creatives, Darb Al Saai festivities and Qatari heritage storytelling. |
| Sat, 18 Dec 2027 | International Arabic Language Day Opportunity · All MENA | 4 Dec | Calligraphy-styled creatives, your brand name's meaning, dialect vs. fusha polls — high engagement for every niche. |
| 24 Dec – 25 Dec 2027 | Christmas Tentpole · Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, UAE, Bahrain | 24 Nov | Gift guides, festive décor, family dinner bookings and Santa visits — strongest in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and the UAE. |
| Fri, 24 Dec 2027 | Libya — Independence Day Opportunity · Libya | 10 Dec | National greeting and local-brand spotlight. |
| Sat, 25 Dec 2027 | Al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj Content moment · All MENA | 18 Dec | Simple, respectful greeting — not a sales moment. Hijri date — may shift ±1 day depending on moon sighting in each country. |
| Fri, 31 Dec 2027 | New Year's Eve Tentpole · All MENA | 10 Dec | Year-in-review reel, customer thank-you, countdown giveaways and 'new year, new you' offers for January. |