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Dates: 7December 2026
DeadlineTax penalty relief initiative ends
31 December 202662 days left
Tax penalty relief initiative ends
January 2027
Legislation takes effectNew Government Tenders and Procurement Law takes effect
2 January 202764 days until in force
New Government Tenders and Procurement Law takes effect
Legislation takes effectGeneral Education Law takes effect
20 January 202782 days until in force
General Education Law takes effect
February 2027
DeadlineE-invoicing: wave 25 integration deadline
1 February 202794 days left
E-invoicing: wave 25 integration deadline
Legislation takes effectState Revenue Law
3 February 202796 days until in force
State Revenue Law
Requirement begins70% localisation of project management roles
14 February 2027107 days left
70% localisation of project management roles
March 2027
DeadlineTour guide licence transition deadline
10 March 2027131 days left
Tour guide licence transition deadline
Our legal partnership with Al-Burhan Law Firm at Khaskhasa Centre brings together knowledge and practice in privatisation and public-private partnerships, connecting legal research with project needs.
With Beefinitive, we connect legal knowledge to practical training, from designing the learning experience to delivering professional programmes. The training partnership includes the Civil Law Professional programme, CLP.
We work with JTHR on tools and platforms that support legal work, organise knowledge and follow-up, and connect them to the needs of our team and clients.
We collaborate with the Research and Studies Institute at Prince Mousaed bin Abdulrahman University on professional programmes connecting academic knowledge with legal practice. These include the Civil Law Professional programme, CLP, which relates legal concepts to the matters practitioners encounter.
An annual observance on 16 October promoting food security and access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food for everyone.
Annual occasion
The localisation rate for covered accounting professions rises to 50% in establishments employing five or more workers in those professions.
- Who it covers
- Establishments with five or more employees in the accounting professions specified in the guide.
- To prepare
- Review actual roles, localisation levels and employee eligibility, and complete the recruitment plan before this phase begins.
- Basis of the date
- 27 October 2026, according to the guide’s implementation schedule.
- Authority
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Officially announced date
Regulates enforceable instruments, compulsory enforcement and related disputes. The issuing decree includes transitional provisions for earlier instruments and proceedings.
- Who it covers
- Instruments and proceedings covered by the law, subject to the issuing decree’s transitional provisions.
- To prepare
- Review existing instruments and registration requirements. Clause Five preserves enforcement status for pre-commencement bills of exchange and promissory notes meeting all requirements except registration for one year after commencement; confirm the exact end of that period before relying on it in an individual matter.
- Basis of the date
- Article 65(2): the law takes effect 180 days after publication on 1 May 2026. Gregorian calculation: 1 May 2026 + 180 days = 28 October 2026.
- Authority
- Ministry of Justice
Date calculated from the official text
A specialist event for drones, autonomous systems and unmanned technologies.
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
Officially announced date
An annual observance on 14 November raising diabetes awareness and supporting prevention and care.
Annual occasion
An annual observance on 16 November promoting respect and understanding across cultures and opposing intolerance.
Annual occasion
Autumn break begins under the Ministry of Education’s general calendar; check the school’s approved calendar for its return date and arrangements.
Officially announced date
An annual observance on 20 November advocating children’s rights and marking the adoption of the Declaration and Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Annual occasion
The Jeddah edition of the franchise expo for brands, investors and entrepreneurs.
Jeddah Center for Exhibitions & Events
Officially announced date
A retail and e-commerce promotion period; campaign terms, advertising and consumer-protection obligations should be checked before launch.
Suggested period for planning
An annual international observance focused on preventing corruption and strengthening integrity and accountability.
Annual occasion
The anniversary of the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 1948.
Annual occasion
An observance celebrating Arabic and its role in knowledge, culture and communication.
Annual occasion
A window to review obligations, contracts, delegations and the legal work plan before the next year begins.
Suggested period for planning
The announced period for tax fine cancellation and financial penalty relief ends, subject to the initiative’s conditions and exclusions.
- Who it covers
- Eligible taxpayers. Exclusions include tax evasion, penalties under VAT Law Article 45, fines paid before the initiative, and penalties linked to returns due after 30 June 2026.
- To prepare
- Check eligibility, submit outstanding returns, and pay the tax principal or request instalments during the initiative under ZATCA’s conditions.
- Basis of the date
- 31 December 2026 is the announced end date. A further extension requires an official announcement.
- Authority
- Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Officially announced date
A useful window to review contracts, authorities, compliance plans and statutory dates for the new year.
Suggested period for planning
Regulates government procurement, contracting, contract performance and complaints; relevant to suppliers, contractors and service providers. Procurements tendered under the earlier regime may remain subject to it, under the issuing decision and its stated exceptions.
- Who it covers
- Government entities, suppliers, contractors and service providers within the law’s scope, subject to the transitional provisions in Cabinet Decision 199.
- To prepare
- Check which regime governs an existing procurement and contract before changing procedures; observe the earlier law where the issuing decision preserves it and check its exceptions.
- Basis of the date
- Article 101: the law takes effect 120 days after publication on 4 September 2026. Gregorian calculation: 4 September 2026 + 120 days = 2 January 2027.
- Authority
- Ministry of Finance
Date calculated from the official text
Commencement of the General Education Law governing education through grade twelve, including public, private and non-profit educational institutions under its provisions.
- Who it covers
- Educational institutions within the law’s scope, including schools, nurseries, kindergartens, and private and non-profit institutions.
- To prepare
- Review requirements relevant to the institution’s activities, licences and contracts, and follow regulations and decisions implementing the law.
- Basis of the date
- Article 68: the law takes effect 180 days after publication on 24 July 2026. Gregorian calculation: 24 July 2026 + 180 days = 20 January 2027.
- Authority
- Ministry of Education
Date calculated from the official text
Taxpayers targeted in wave 25 must complete integration with the Fatoora platform no later than 1 February 2027, according to ZATCA’s notification and selection criteria.
- Who it covers
- Targeted taxpayers whose VAT-taxable revenue exceeded SAR 187,500 in any of 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025, subject to ZATCA’s notification.
- To prepare
- Review the notification, confirm technical readiness, test integration and check the required invoice format and fields.
- Basis of the date
- 1 February 2027, according to ZATCA’s wave 25 announcement.
- Authority
- Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Officially announced date
Regulates state revenue and debt collection, recovery, exemptions and instalments, without prejudice to tax and customs laws.
- Who it covers
- State revenue, debts, entities and debtors within the law’s scope, without prejudice to tax and customs laws under Article 27.
- To prepare
- Review relevant revenue collection, debt recovery, exemption and instalment procedures, and confirm the scope of applicable tax and customs laws.
- Basis of the date
- Article 30: the law takes effect 180 days after publication on 7 August 2026. Gregorian calculation: 7 August 2026 + 180 days = 3 February 2027.
- Authority
- Ministry of Finance
Date calculated from the official text
The 70% localisation requirement begins for establishments employing three or more workers in the targeted project management professions, under the decision and its procedural guide.
- Who it covers
- Establishments employing at least three workers in the targeted occupations: project management director, project management engineer and project management specialist, under the guide’s scope and counting rules. Apply a higher localisation rate if another applicable decision requires it.
- To prepare
- Check applicability, review roles, localisation and eligibility rules, and prepare a plan to meet the required rate.
- Basis of the date
- 14 February 2027, under Ministerial Decision 41454 and its procedural guide.
- Authority
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Officially announced date
A national occasion marking the historical roots of the Saudi state.
Annual occasion
The first day of Eid al-Fitr, on 1 Shawwal in the Umm al-Qura calendar. The Gregorian date is an Umm al-Qura calendar estimate, subject to official announcement; it does not establish holiday duration or workplace leave.
By the Umm al-Qura calendar; subject to official announcement
The general transition period for previously licensed tour guides ends. An individual guide’s deadline is earlier if their licence expires first.
- Who it covers
- Previously licensed tour guides covered by the licence transition rules.
- To prepare
- Review the licence expiry and category, and complete the transition through the Ministry of Tourism portal before your applicable deadline.
- Basis of the date
- The regulation takes effect on publication on 11 September 2026 under Article 23. The separate transition mechanism allows at most 180 days from commencement or until licence expiry, whichever is earlier. Gregorian outer-limit calculation: 11 September 2026 + 180 days = 10 March 2027; an individual deadline may be earlier.
- Authority
- Ministry of Tourism
Date calculated from the official text
A national occasion celebrating the meaning and history of the Saudi flag.
Annual occasion
An annual observance designated by WIPO on 26 April to increase understanding of intellectual property.
Annual occasion
The first day of Eid al-Adha, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah in the Umm al-Qura calendar. The Gregorian date is an Umm al-Qura calendar estimate, subject to official announcement; it does not establish holiday duration or workplace leave.
By the Umm al-Qura calendar; subject to official announcement
The start of the Hijri year under the Umm al-Qura calendar. The Gregorian date is an Umm al-Qura calendar estimate, subject to official announcement; it does not establish holiday duration or workplace leave.
By the Umm al-Qura calendar; subject to official announcement
An annual observance on 13 September highlighting how law protects rights and helping people understand their rights and responsibilities. The date is supported by the Saudi Bar Association’s observance; it is not presented as a UN-designated day or an official public holiday.
Annual occasion
The anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, observed every 23 September.
Annual occasion
An annual observance on 16 October promoting food security and access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food for everyone.
Annual occasion
An annual observance on 14 November raising diabetes awareness and supporting prevention and care.
Annual occasion
An annual observance on 16 November promoting respect and understanding across cultures and opposing intolerance.
Annual occasion
An annual observance on 20 November advocating children’s rights and marking the adoption of the Declaration and Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Annual occasion
An annual international observance focused on preventing corruption and strengthening integrity and accountability.
Annual occasion
The anniversary of the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 1948.
Annual occasion
An observance celebrating Arabic and its role in knowledge, culture and communication.
Annual occasion
A useful window to review contracts, authorities, compliance plans and statutory dates for the new year.
Suggested period for planning
A national occasion marking the historical roots of the Saudi state.
Annual occasion
The first day of Eid al-Fitr, on 1 Shawwal in the Umm al-Qura calendar. The Gregorian date is an Umm al-Qura calendar estimate, subject to official announcement; it does not establish holiday duration or workplace leave.
By the Umm al-Qura calendar; subject to official announcement
A national occasion celebrating the meaning and history of the Saudi flag.
Annual occasion
An annual observance designated by WIPO on 26 April to increase understanding of intellectual property.
Annual occasion
The first day of Eid al-Adha, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah in the Umm al-Qura calendar. The Gregorian date is an Umm al-Qura calendar estimate, subject to official announcement; it does not establish holiday duration or workplace leave.
By the Umm al-Qura calendar; subject to official announcement
The start of the Hijri year under the Umm al-Qura calendar. The Gregorian date is an Umm al-Qura calendar estimate, subject to official announcement; it does not establish holiday duration or workplace leave.
By the Umm al-Qura calendar; subject to official announcement
An annual observance on 13 September highlighting how law protects rights and helping people understand their rights and responsibilities. The date is supported by the Saudi Bar Association’s observance; it is not presented as a UN-designated day or an official public holiday.
Annual occasion
The anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, observed every 23 September.
Annual occasion
An annual observance on 16 October promoting food security and access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food for everyone.
Annual occasion
An annual observance on 14 November raising diabetes awareness and supporting prevention and care.
Annual occasion
An annual observance on 16 November promoting respect and understanding across cultures and opposing intolerance.
Annual occasion
An annual observance on 20 November advocating children’s rights and marking the adoption of the Declaration and Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Annual occasion
An annual international observance focused on preventing corruption and strengthening integrity and accountability.
Annual occasion
The anniversary of the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 1948.
Annual occasion
An observance celebrating Arabic and its role in knowledge, culture and communication.
Annual occasion
A useful window to review contracts, authorities, compliance plans and statutory dates for the new year.
Suggested period for planning
The first day of Eid al-Fitr, on 1 Shawwal in the Umm al-Qura calendar. The Gregorian date is an Umm al-Qura calendar estimate, subject to official announcement; it does not establish holiday duration or workplace leave.
By the Umm al-Qura calendar; subject to official announcement
A national occasion marking the historical roots of the Saudi state.
Annual occasion
A national occasion celebrating the meaning and history of the Saudi flag.
Annual occasion
The first day of Eid al-Adha, on 10 Dhu al-Hijjah in the Umm al-Qura calendar. The Gregorian date is an Umm al-Qura calendar estimate, subject to official announcement; it does not establish holiday duration or workplace leave.
By the Umm al-Qura calendar; subject to official announcement
An annual observance designated by WIPO on 26 April to increase understanding of intellectual property.
Annual occasion
The start of the Hijri year under the Umm al-Qura calendar. The Gregorian date is an Umm al-Qura calendar estimate, subject to official announcement; it does not establish holiday duration or workplace leave.
By the Umm al-Qura calendar; subject to official announcement
An annual observance on 13 September highlighting how law protects rights and helping people understand their rights and responsibilities. The date is supported by the Saudi Bar Association’s observance; it is not presented as a UN-designated day or an official public holiday.
Annual occasion
The anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, observed every 23 September.
Annual occasion
Legal partner: Al-Burhan Law Firm
1 February 2026271 days ago
Legal partner: Al-Burhan Law Firm
Training partner: Beefinitive
2 February 2026270 days ago
Training partner: Beefinitive
Technology partner: JTHR
1 April 2026212 days ago
Technology partner: JTHR
Academic partner: Research and Studies Institute, Prince Mousaed bin Abdulrahman University
18 June 2026134 days ago
Academic partner: Research and Studies Institute, Prince Mousaed bin Abdulrahman University
International observanceWorld Food Day
16 October 202614 days ago
World Food Day
Requirement beginsAccounting localisation: phase two
27 October 20263 days ago
Accounting localisation: phase two
Legislation takes effectNew Enforcement Law
28 October 2026In force for 2 days
New Enforcement Law
Business eventSaudi Drone & UAS Exhibition — SADEX
9 November 2026 — 11 November 202610 days left
Saudi Drone & UAS Exhibition — SADEX
International observanceWorld Diabetes Day
14 November 202615 days left
World Diabetes Day
International observanceInternational Day for Tolerance
16 November 202617 days left
International Day for Tolerance
Business seasonSchool autumn break begins
20 November 202621 days left
School autumn break begins
International observanceWorld Children's Day
20 November 202621 days left
World Children's Day
Business eventSaudi Franchise Expo — Jeddah
23 November 2026 — 25 November 202624 days left
Saudi Franchise Expo — Jeddah
Business seasonWhite Friday retail season
27 November 2026 — 30 November 202628 days left
White Friday retail season
International observanceInternational Anti-Corruption Day
9 December 202640 days left
International Anti-Corruption Day
International observanceHuman Rights Day
10 December 202641 days left
Human Rights Day
International observanceWorld Arabic Language Day
18 December 202649 days left
World Arabic Language Day
Business seasonYear-end close and 2027 planning
20 December 2026 — 31 December 202651 days left
Year-end close and 2027 planning
Business seasonBusiness-year planning
1 January 202763 days left
Business-year planning
Saudi dateSaudi Founding Day
22 February 2027115 days left
Saudi Founding Day
Religious seasonEid al-Fitr
9 March 2027130 days left
Eid al-Fitr
Saudi dateSaudi Flag Day
11 March 2027132 days left
Saudi Flag Day
International observanceWorld Intellectual Property Day
26 April 2027178 days left
World Intellectual Property Day
Religious seasonEid al-Adha
16 May 2027198 days left
Eid al-Adha
Religious seasonHijri New Year
6 June 2027219 days left
Hijri New Year
Legal observanceWorld Law Day
13 September 2027318 days left
World Law Day
Saudi dateSaudi National Day
23 September 2027328 days left
Saudi National Day
International observanceWorld Food Day
16 October 2027351 days left
World Food Day
International observanceWorld Diabetes Day
14 November 2027380 days left
World Diabetes Day
International observanceInternational Day for Tolerance
16 November 2027382 days left
International Day for Tolerance
International observanceWorld Children's Day
20 November 2027386 days left
World Children's Day
International observanceInternational Anti-Corruption Day
9 December 2027405 days left
International Anti-Corruption Day
International observanceHuman Rights Day
10 December 2027406 days left
Human Rights Day
International observanceWorld Arabic Language Day
18 December 2027414 days left
World Arabic Language Day
Business seasonBusiness-year planning
1 January 2028428 days left
Business-year planning
Saudi dateSaudi Founding Day
22 February 2028480 days left
Saudi Founding Day
Religious seasonEid al-Fitr
26 February 2028484 days left
Eid al-Fitr
Saudi dateSaudi Flag Day
11 March 2028498 days left
Saudi Flag Day
International observanceWorld Intellectual Property Day
26 April 2028544 days left
World Intellectual Property Day
Religious seasonEid al-Adha
5 May 2028553 days left
Eid al-Adha
Religious seasonHijri New Year
25 May 2028573 days left
Hijri New Year
Legal observanceWorld Law Day
13 September 2028684 days left
World Law Day
Saudi dateSaudi National Day
23 September 2028694 days left
Saudi National Day
International observanceWorld Food Day
16 October 2028717 days left
World Food Day
International observanceWorld Diabetes Day
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World Diabetes Day
International observanceInternational Day for Tolerance
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International Day for Tolerance
International observanceWorld Children's Day
20 November 2028752 days left
World Children's Day
International observanceInternational Anti-Corruption Day
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International Anti-Corruption Day
International observanceHuman Rights Day
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Human Rights Day
International observanceWorld Arabic Language Day
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World Arabic Language Day
Business seasonBusiness-year planning
1 January 2029794 days left
Business-year planning
Religious seasonEid al-Fitr
14 February 2029838 days left
Eid al-Fitr
Saudi dateSaudi Founding Day
22 February 2029846 days left
Saudi Founding Day
Saudi dateSaudi Flag Day
11 March 2029863 days left
Saudi Flag Day
Religious seasonEid al-Adha
24 April 2029907 days left
Eid al-Adha
International observanceWorld Intellectual Property Day
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World Intellectual Property Day
Religious seasonHijri New Year
14 May 2029927 days left
Hijri New Year
Legal observanceWorld Law Day
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World Law Day
Saudi dateSaudi National Day
23 September 20291059 days left
Saudi National Day
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