National day
Gulf national days, 2026–27
The next national day in each of the six Gulf countries, nearest first: the date in both calendars, whether the days off have been announced, and the days to go.
Oman
National Day
Friday 20 – Saturday 21 November 2026
10–11 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH
Holiday announced: Wednesday 25 – Thursday 26 November 2026
48in 48 days
UAE
Eid Al Etihad, the 55th
Wednesday 2 December 2026
22 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH
Holiday not yet announced
60in 60 days
Bahrain
National Day
Wednesday 16 – Thursday 17 December 2026
7–8 Rajab 1448 AH
Holiday not yet announced
74in 74 days
Qatar
Qatar National Day
Friday 18 December 2026
9 Rajab 1448 AH
Holiday not yet announced
76in 76 days
Kuwait
National Day, the 66th, Liberation Day, the 36th
Thursday 25 – Friday 26 February 2027
18–19 Ramadan 1448 AH
Holiday not yet announced
145in 145 days
Saudi Arabia
Saudi National Day
Thursday 23 September 2027
22 Rabiʻ al-Thani 1449 AH
Holiday not yet announced
355in 355 days