MENA Seasonality · GCC, Levant & Egypt 2026–2027

2026–2027 MENA advertising & retail peak calendar for agencies.

Auction CPMs and conversion rates shift dramatically during national holidays, White Friday, Ramadan, and Eid. Plan client budgets and creative warm-up windows ahead of the surge.

23 Sep 2026

Saudi National Day 96

+15% budget multiplier · KSA retail, F&B, fragrances & travel surge

Warm-up starts: 10 Sep
20 – 30 Nov 2026

White Friday & Cyber November

+30% budget multiplier · Peak e-commerce auction pressure across GCC, Egypt & Jordan

Warm-up starts: 1 Nov
2 – 3 Dec 2026

UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad 55)

+15% budget multiplier · UAE luxury retail, hospitality & events peak

Warm-up starts: 20 Nov
8 Feb – 8 Mar 2027

Ramadan 1448 AH Core Flight

+20% budget multiplier · Evening & Suhoor prime-time video & messaging surge

Warm-up starts: 18 Jan
28 Feb – 12 Mar 2027

Last 10 Days & Eid al-Fitr 2027

+25% budget multiplier · Peak gifting, fashion, beauty & express delivery cutoffs

Warm-up starts: 20 Feb
10 – 20 May 2027

Eid al-Adha & Hajj Season 2027

+20% budget multiplier · Travel, hospitality, gifting & retail conversions

Warm-up starts: 25 Apr
15 Aug – 10 Sep 2027

Back to School & University

+15% budget multiplier · Electronics, apparel & education lead generation

Warm-up starts: 1 Aug
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