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86 dates: school year and breaks, dates of Ramadan, Eid and Hajj, national days, dates of Al-Wasm and the folk seasons, the 2027 total solar eclipse.

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School year and breaks 8

  • Autumn school break Friday 20 November 2026 (10 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH) Ministry of Education: school calendar
  • Mid-year school break Friday 8 January 2027 (30 Rajab 1448 AH) Ministry of Education: school calendar
  • Founding Day school break Friday 19 February 2027 (12 Ramadan 1448 AH) Ministry of Education: school calendar
  • Eid al-Fitr school break Friday 26 February 2027 (19 Ramadan 1448 AH) Ministry of Education: school calendar
  • Eid al-Adha school break Friday 7 May 2027 (1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH) differs in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Taif · Ministry of Education: school calendar
  • Last school day of 1448 AH Thursday 24 June 2027 (19 Muharram 1449 AH) Ministry of Education: school calendar
  • Start of the 1449 AH school year Sunday 22 August 2027 (20 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449 AH) Ministry of Education: school calendar
  • Extra school days off
    Sunday25 October 2026 (14 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH)
    Sunday29 November 2026 (19 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH)
    Thursday7 January 2027 (29 Rajab 1448 AH)
    Sunday11 April 2027 (4 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1448 AH)
    Ministry of Education: extra days off for the 1448–1449 AH school year (Qassim Education)

Dates of Ramadan, Eid and Hajj 6

  • First day of Ramadan 1448 AH Monday 8 February 2027 (1 Ramadan 1448 AH) Estimated, per the Umm al-Qura calendar; the Supreme Court announces the moon sighting · Umm al-Qura calendar
  • Eid al-Fitr 1448 AH Tuesday 9 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH) Estimated, per the Umm al-Qura calendar; the Supreme Court announces the moon sighting · Umm al-Qura calendar
  • Start of Hajj 1448 AH (Day of Tarwiyah) Friday 14 May 2027 (8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH) Estimated, per the Umm al-Qura calendar; the Supreme Court announces the moon sighting · Umm al-Qura calendar
  • Day of Arafah 1448 AH Saturday 15 May 2027 (9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH) Estimated, per the Umm al-Qura calendar; the Supreme Court announces the moon sighting · Umm al-Qura calendar
  • Eid al-Adha 1448 AH Sunday 16 May 2027 (10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH) Estimated, per the Umm al-Qura calendar; the Supreme Court announces the moon sighting · Umm al-Qura calendar
  • Hijri New Year 1449 AH Sunday 6 June 2027 (1 Muharram 1449 AH) Estimated, per the Umm al-Qura calendar; the Supreme Court announces the moon sighting · Umm al-Qura calendar

National days 2

  • Founding Day 2027 Monday 22 February 2027 (15 Ramadan 1448 AH) Royal Order A/371 (Umm al-Qura gazette)
  • National Day 97 Thursday 23 September 2027 (22 Rabi' al-Akhir 1449 AH) Saudipedia: official holidays in Saudi Arabia

Dates of Al-Wasm and the folk seasons 9

  • Start of Al-Wasm Friday 16 October 2026 (5 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH) Approximate date per the traditional folk calendar; it varies from one calendar to another · Traditional folk calendar
  • Start of the star of Al-Awwa Friday 16 October 2026 (5 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH) Approximate date per the traditional folk calendar; it varies from one calendar to another · Traditional folk calendar
  • Start of the star of Al-Simak Thursday 29 October 2026 (18 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH) Approximate date per the traditional folk calendar; it varies from one calendar to another · Traditional folk calendar
  • Start of the star of Al-Ghafr Wednesday 11 November 2026 (1 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH) Approximate date per the traditional folk calendar; it varies from one calendar to another · Traditional folk calendar
  • Start of the star of Al-Zubana Tuesday 24 November 2026 (14 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH) Approximate date per the traditional folk calendar; it varies from one calendar to another · Traditional folk calendar
  • End of Al-Wasm Monday 7 December 2026 (27 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH) Approximate date per the traditional folk calendar; it varies from one calendar to another · Traditional folk calendar
  • Start of Al-Marba'aniyah Monday 7 December 2026 (27 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH) Approximate date per the traditional folk calendar; it varies from one calendar to another · Traditional folk calendar
  • Start of Al-Shabat Friday 15 January 2027 (7 Sha'ban 1448 AH) Approximate date per the traditional folk calendar; it varies from one calendar to another · Traditional folk calendar
  • Start of Al-Aqarib Wednesday 10 February 2027 (3 Ramadan 1448 AH) Approximate date per the traditional folk calendar; it varies from one calendar to another · Traditional folk calendar

The 2027 total solar eclipse 61

  • Total solar eclipse 2027 Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Al-Lith 1:27 pm · 6:10 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 6:10 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Abha 1:34 pm · 6:00 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 6:00 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Ahad Rufaidah 1:35 pm · 6:00 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 6:00 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Al-Qunfudhah 1:30 pm · 6:00 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 6:00 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Khamis Mushait 1:34 pm · 6:00 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 6:00 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Muhayil 1:33 pm · 6:00 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 6:00 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Jeddah 1:22 pm · 5:50 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 5:50 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Najran 1:39 pm · 5:30 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 5:30 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Al-Darb 1:35 pm · 5:20 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 5:20 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Al-Baha 1:30 pm · 5:10 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 5:10 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Makkah 1:24 pm · 5:10 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 5:10 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Baish 1:36 pm · 5:00 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 5:00 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Abu Arish 1:38 pm · 4:30 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 4:30 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Sabya 1:37 pm · 4:30 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 4:30 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Ahad Al-Masarihah 1:39 pm · 4:00 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 4:00 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Taif 1:26 pm · 3:50 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 3:50 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Jazan 1:38 pm · 3:20 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 3:20 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • Start of totality in Samtah 1:39 pm · 3:10 min Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · totality 3:10 (min:sec) · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Bisha Partial 100% · 1:34 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:34 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Rabigh Partial 100% · 1:23 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:23 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Yanbu Partial 99% · 1:19 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:19 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Umluj Partial 98% · 1:16 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:16 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Sharurah Partial 96% · 1:46 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:46 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Madinah Partial 94% · 1:21 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:21 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Wadi Al-Dawasir Partial 94% · 1:37 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:37 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Ola Partial 92% · 1:14 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:14 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Tabuk Partial 89% · 1:09 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:09 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Afif Partial 88% · 1:28 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:28 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Dawadmi Partial 82% · 1:29 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:29 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Quwayiyah Partial 81% · 1:31 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:31 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Rass Partial 80% · 1:25 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:25 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Hail Partial 80% · 1:19 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:19 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Badai Partial 79% · 1:25 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:25 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Bukayriyah Partial 79% · 1:25 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:25 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Muzahimiyah Partial 78% · 1:32 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:32 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Buraidah Partial 78% · 1:25 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:25 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Shaqra Partial 78% · 1:29 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:29 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Tabarjal Partial 78% · 1:08 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:08 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Unaizah Partial 78% · 1:26 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:26 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Qurayyat Partial 77% · 1:05 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:05 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Kharj Partial 76% · 1:34 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:34 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Riyadh Partial 76% · 1:33 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:33 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Zulfi Partial 76% · 1:27 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:27 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Majmaah Partial 76% · 1:28 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:28 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Sakaka Partial 75% · 1:13 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:13 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Turaif Partial 73% · 1:07 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:07 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Arar Partial 70% · 1:12 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:12 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Rafha Partial 69% · 1:19 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:19 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Hofuf Partial 67% · 1:36 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:36 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Mubarraz Partial 66% · 1:36 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:36 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Hafr Al-Batin Partial 66% · 1:25 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:25 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Dhahran Partial 63% · 1:35 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:35 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Nairyah Partial 63% · 1:30 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:30 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Jubail Partial 62% · 1:33 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:33 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al Khobar Partial 62% · 1:35 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:35 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Dammam Partial 62% · 1:35 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:35 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Qatif Partial 62% · 1:34 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:34 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Saihat Partial 62% · 1:34 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:34 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Safwa Partial 62% · 1:34 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:34 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation
  • The 2027 eclipse in Al-Khafji Partial 61% · 1:29 pm Monday 2 August 2027 (29 Safar 1449 AH) · greatest 1:29 pm · Approximate, at the city centre, Saudi time · Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses · NASA (eclipse elements) and our calculation