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Middle East events in 2032 are led by UEFA Euro 2032, co-hosted by Türkiye and Italy in the summer. Around it runs the region's recurring calendar of Formula 1 nights, winter art fairs, Riyadh Season and the even-year biennales.
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Middle East events 2032
For 2032, 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 that began in mid-December 2031 runs to about January 13, and the next Ramadan begins around December 4.
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 | Expected |
| 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 | WRC Rally Saudi Arabia (season finale) | Jeddah region | Expected |
| November | Bahrain International Airshow (even years) | Sakhir, Bahrain | Expected |
| November–December | Qatar Grand Prix (Formula 1) | Lusail, Qatar | Expected |
| 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 |
| Summer (dates TBC) | UEFA Euro 2032, with Italy | Türkiye, venues being chosen | To be 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 | 2032 date | What it means for visitors |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan (approximate) | Runs to about January 13; next Ramadan begins about December 4 | Shorter business hours, daytime dining mostly in hotels, memorable iftar evenings |
| Eid al-Fitr (approximate) | January 14 | Three to five days of closures and peak regional travel; book early |
| Day of Arafah (approximate) | March 21 | Hajj season: Makkah open to pilgrims only, Saudi flights very full |
| Hajj (approximate) | March 20–25 | Saudi hotels and flights heavily booked |
| Eid al-Adha (approximate) | March 22 | Long public holiday across the Arab world; Türkiye often extends to nine days |
| Islamic New Year (approximate) | April 11 | Public holiday in several countries (not Saudi Arabia or Qatar) |
| Mawlid (approximate) | June 20 | Public holiday in several countries (not Saudi Arabia or Qatar) |
| Passover (Israel) | March 27 – April 2 | Busy domestic travel week; some services reduced |
| Rosh Hashanah (Israel) | September 6–7 | New Year holiday; many businesses close |
| Yom Kippur (Israel) | September 15 | The country stops: no traffic, Ben Gurion Airport closes for the day |
| Sukkot (Israel) | September 20–27 | Festive week, hotels in demand |
Biggest events of 2032
UEFA Euro 2032. Europe's football championship comes to Türkiye and Italy in summer 2032. Turkish host stadiums are still being chosen, with Istanbul certain to play a starring role. Summer is also the best season for the Turkish Riviera around Antalya and Bodrum.
Formula 1. 2032 is the final year of the current Qatar Grand Prix agreement; the Bahrain race is under contract to 2036. Other races depend on renewals not yet announced. See the Formula 1 Middle East guide.
Even-year culture. The Diriyah Biennale, Desert X AlUla, the Bahrain International Airshow and the MEBAA Show follow even years and are expected in 2032.
The Bosphorus palace hotel, a grand Istanbul base for Euro 2032.
Official site ↗A contemporary waterfront resort in Kuruçeşme with a lido on the Bosphorus.
Official site ↗A restored mansion on the water with one of the city's best terraces.
Official site ↗A golf and beach resort in Belek for a Riviera break between matches.
Official site ↗Events, property
Euro 2032 adds to interest in Turkish property; see Istanbul Luxury Real Estate and Bodrum villas. Continue to events in 2031 and events in 2033.
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