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Middle East Events 2037: The Year's Calendar

Middle East events in 2037 are listed here by the region's recurring pattern: winter art fairs and racing in the Gulf, summer festivals in Morocco and Jordan, and Riyadh Season in the autumn. No major one-off events are confirmed yet, so every date below is Expected or To be confirmed.

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At a glance

Events 2037 at a glance

Headline
Recurring calendar (Expected)
Ramadan (approximate)
October 10 – November 7
Eid al-Fitr (approximate)
November 8
Eid al-Adha (approximate)
January 26
Calendar status
Recurring events listed as Expected

Middle East events 2037

Middle East events 2037 at a glance

For 2037, few organizers have published dates, so this page lists the recurring calendar by month. Events that return every year (or every other year) are labeled Expected; one-off events and anything whose contract or venue is not yet settled are labeled To be confirmed. Ramadan is expected from about October 10 to November 7, so the start of the Gulf's winter season falls during the holy month.

Fixed national days are labeled Confirmed. Islamic holidays are approximate and follow the moon. For the full fourteen-year view, see the Middle East events calendar, and for a complete list of holiday dates, holidays and national days.

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Major events in 2037

Months for recurring events follow their usual pattern; confirm dates with organizers before booking.

MonthEventPlaceStatus
JanuaryDakar RallySaudi ArabiaTo be confirmed
JanuaryHero Dubai Desert Classic and Gulf golf swing (Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar)Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, DohaExpected
JanuaryArt Basel QatarMsheireb, DohaExpected
JanuaryAl Hosn FestivalAbu DhabiExpected
January–JuneSharjah Biennial (odd years)SharjahExpected
January–FebruaryAlUla Moments winter season and Bahrain Spring of CultureAlUla; BahrainExpected
FebruaryWorld Governments SummitDubaiExpected
FebruarySaudi Cup and HH The Amir Sword Festival (horse racing)Riyadh; DohaExpected
FebruaryWomen's tennis in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai; UAE Tour cyclingAbu Dhabi, Doha, DubaiExpected
FebruarySaudi Founding Day (Feb 22); Kuwait National and Liberation Days (Feb 25–26)Saudi Arabia; KuwaitConfirmed
MarchBahrain Grand Prix (Formula 1)Sakhir, BahrainTo be confirmed
MarchSaudi Arabian Grand Prix (Formula 1)Jeddah (a move to Qiddiya is planned)To be confirmed
MarchDubai World Cup (horse racing)Meydan, DubaiExpected
AprilArt DubaiMadinat Jumeirah, DubaiExpected
MayArabian Travel MarketDubaiExpected
JuneMawazine, Gnaoua and Fes Sacred Music festivalsRabat, Essaouira, FesExpected
JulyEsports World CupRiyadhExpected
July–AugustJerash Festival; Dubai Summer SurprisesJordan; DubaiExpected
September–NovemberIstanbul Biennial (odd years)IstanbulExpected
SeptemberSaudi National Day (Sep 23)Saudi ArabiaConfirmed
OctoberRiyadh Season opens (runs into winter)RiyadhExpected
OctoberTürkiye Republic Day (Oct 29)TürkiyeConfirmed
NovemberAbu Dhabi International Boat Show; Frieze Abu DhabiAbu DhabiExpected
NovemberDubai Design Week; DP World Tour Championship (golf)DubaiExpected
NovemberCityscape GlobalRiyadhExpected
NovemberDubai Airshow (odd years)Dubai World CentralExpected
November onwardIslamic Arts Biennale (odd years)Western Hajj Terminal, JeddahExpected
November–DecemberQatar Grand Prix (Formula 1)Lusail, QatarTo be confirmed
November–DecemberMarrakech, Cairo and Doha film festivals; Red Sea International Film FestivalMarrakech, Cairo, Doha, JeddahExpected
NovemberMorocco Independence Day (Nov 18); Oman National Day (Nov 20, often shifted)Morocco; OmanConfirmed
DecemberAbu Dhabi Grand Prix (Formula 1)Yas Marina CircuitTo be confirmed
DecemberMDLBEAST SoundstormRiyadhExpected
December–JanuaryDubai Shopping FestivalDubaiExpected
DecemberUAE Eid Al Etihad (Dec 2–3); Bahrain National Day (Dec 16–17); Qatar National Day (Dec 18)UAE; Bahrain; QatarConfirmed

Ramadan, Eid and holiday

Ramadan, Eid and holiday dates in 2037

Islamic dates are approximate (moon sighting; may differ by a day by country); each Islamic day begins at sunset the evening before. Jewish holidays in Israel follow a fixed calendar and also begin at sundown the evening before.

Holiday2037 dateWhat it means for visitors
Ramadan (approximate)October 10 – November 7Shorter business hours, daytime dining mostly in hotels, memorable iftar evenings
Eid al-Fitr (approximate)November 8Three to five days of closures and peak regional travel; book early
Day of Arafah (approximate)January 25Hajj season: Makkah open to pilgrims only, Saudi flights very full
Hajj (approximate)January 24–29Saudi hotels and flights heavily booked
Eid al-Adha (approximate)January 26Long public holiday across the Arab world; Türkiye often extends to nine days
Islamic New Year (approximate)February 16Public holiday in several countries (not Saudi Arabia or Qatar)
Mawlid (approximate)April 28Public holiday in several countries (not Saudi Arabia or Qatar)
Passover (Israel)March 31 – April 6Busy domestic travel week; some services reduced
Rosh Hashanah (Israel)September 10–11New Year holiday; many businesses close
Yom Kippur (Israel)September 19The country stops: no traffic, Ben Gurion Airport closes for the day
Sukkot (Israel)September 24 – October 1Festive week, hotels in demand

Biggest events of 2037

The biggest events of 2037

Ramadan moves into autumn. By 2037 Ramadan falls in October and early November, and Eid al-Adha in late January. Visitors in autumn will find calm days and beautiful iftar evenings; see holidays and national days.

Formula 1 and motorsport. Current Formula 1 agreements in the region run no later than 2036, so Grand Prix weekends for 2037 are listed as To be confirmed until renewals are announced. Our Formula 1 Middle East guide will carry new dates.

The cultural year. Expect the winter art season in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, summer music in Morocco, and Riyadh Season from October. The best time to visit guide explains the seasons.

Where to stay in 2037

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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

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Four Seasons Hotel Doha

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A West Bay resort with beach and marina.

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La Mamounia

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Marrakech's legendary hotel and gardens.

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Events, property

Events, property and the years around it

For buyers planning ahead, see property near future landmarks. Continue to events in 2036 and events in 2038.

About the datesConfirmed means the organizer has published dates. Scheduled means dates appear on an official calendar but may still move. Expected means the event recurs every year (or every other year) and is listed by its usual month. To be confirmed means the event is planned but dates or venue are not yet set. Always check with the organizer before you book.

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