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Middle East events in 2038 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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Middle East events 2038
For 2038, 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 September 30 to October 28, with Eid al-Fitr around October 29.
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.
Months for recurring events follow their usual pattern; confirm dates with organizers before booking.
| Month | Event | Place | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Dakar Rally | Saudi Arabia | To be confirmed |
| January | Hero Dubai Desert Classic and Gulf golf swing (Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar) | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha | Expected |
| January | Art Basel Qatar | Msheireb, Doha | Expected |
| January | Al Hosn Festival | Abu Dhabi | Expected |
| January–February | AlUla Moments winter season and Bahrain Spring of Culture | AlUla; Bahrain | Expected |
| February | World Governments Summit | Dubai | Expected |
| February | Saudi Cup and HH The Amir Sword Festival (horse racing) | Riyadh; Doha | Expected |
| February | Women's tennis in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai; UAE Tour cycling | Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai | Expected |
| February | Saudi Founding Day (Feb 22); Kuwait National and Liberation Days (Feb 25–26) | Saudi Arabia; Kuwait | Confirmed |
| March | Bahrain Grand Prix (Formula 1) | Sakhir, Bahrain | To be confirmed |
| March | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Formula 1) | Jeddah (a move to Qiddiya is planned) | To be confirmed |
| March | Dubai World Cup (horse racing) | Meydan, Dubai | Expected |
| April | Art Dubai | Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai | Expected |
| May | Arabian Travel Market | Dubai | Expected |
| June | Mawazine, Gnaoua and Fes Sacred Music festivals | Rabat, Essaouira, Fes | Expected |
| July | Esports World Cup | Riyadh | Expected |
| July–August | Jerash Festival; Dubai Summer Surprises | Jordan; Dubai | Expected |
| September | Saudi National Day (Sep 23) | Saudi Arabia | Confirmed |
| October | Riyadh Season opens (runs into winter) | Riyadh | Expected |
| October | Türkiye Republic Day (Oct 29) | Türkiye | Confirmed |
| November | Abu Dhabi International Boat Show; Frieze Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | Expected |
| November | Dubai Design Week; DP World Tour Championship (golf) | Dubai | Expected |
| November | Cityscape Global | Riyadh | Expected |
| November | Bahrain International Airshow (even years) | Sakhir, Bahrain | Expected |
| November–December | Qatar Grand Prix (Formula 1) | Lusail, Qatar | To be confirmed |
| November–December | Marrakech, Cairo and Doha film festivals; Red Sea International Film Festival | Marrakech, Cairo, Doha, Jeddah | Expected |
| November | Morocco Independence Day (Nov 18); Oman National Day (Nov 20, often shifted) | Morocco; Oman | Confirmed |
| December | MEBAA Show, business aviation (even years) | Dubai | Expected |
| December | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Formula 1) | Yas Marina Circuit | To be confirmed |
| December | MDLBEAST Soundstorm | Riyadh | Expected |
| December–January | Dubai Shopping Festival | Dubai | Expected |
| December | UAE Eid Al Etihad (Dec 2–3); Bahrain National Day (Dec 16–17); Qatar National Day (Dec 18) | UAE; Bahrain; Qatar | Confirmed |
Ramadan, Eid and holiday
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.
| Holiday | 2038 date | What it means for visitors |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan (approximate) | September 30 – October 28 | Shorter business hours, daytime dining mostly in hotels, memorable iftar evenings |
| Eid al-Fitr (approximate) | October 29 | Three to five days of closures and peak regional travel; book early |
| Day of Arafah (approximate) | January 15 | Hajj season: Makkah open to pilgrims only, Saudi flights very full |
| Hajj (approximate) | January 14–19 | Saudi hotels and flights heavily booked |
| Eid al-Adha (approximate) | January 16 | Long public holiday across the Arab world; Türkiye often extends to nine days |
| Islamic New Year (approximate) | February 5 | Public holiday in several countries (not Saudi Arabia or Qatar) |
| Mawlid (approximate) | April 17 | Public holiday in several countries (not Saudi Arabia or Qatar) |
| Passover (Israel) | April 20–26 | Busy domestic travel week; some services reduced |
| Rosh Hashanah (Israel) | September 30 – October 1 | New Year holiday; many businesses close |
| Yom Kippur (Israel) | October 9 | The country stops: no traffic, Ben Gurion Airport closes for the day |
| Sukkot (Israel) | October 14–21 | Festive week, hotels in demand |
Biggest events of 2038
Eid al-Adha in January. In 2038 Eid al-Adha falls around January 16 and Hajj in mid-January, so Saudi flights and hotels will be very full early in the year; see luxury Umrah and Hajj and 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 2038 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.
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