Riyadh New Year 2027: Countdown & Celebrations

New Year 2027 arrives in Riyadh at midnight AST (UTC+3) on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 21:00 UTC on Thursday, December 31, 2026.

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Celebrations 2027: No official event announced

2027 event

Riyadh Celebrations 2027

No official event announced No official New Year's Eve programme or public fireworks display has been announced in Riyadh for New Year's Eve 2026. Check the General Entertainment Authority's Riyadh Season announcements and Visit Saudi's event listings for plans.

Event
New Year's Eve in Riyadh
Type
Party

AT A GLANCE

Timezone
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Midnight arrives
Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM AST
Celebration order
18th of 37 cities to celebrate (same time as Moscow)

How Riyadh celebrates

Riyadh Season is the capital's annual entertainment season, run by the General Entertainment Authority. It brings together sporting championships, concerts, comedy and family events across zones that include Boulevard World, Boulevard City, The Groves and Via Riyadh.

Boulevard World gathers global cultures and destinations in a single location, and the General Entertainment Authority has announced Eid fireworks there. Wonder Garden offers rides and activities, and the season hosts major sports such as boxing, wrestling, UFC and tennis.

Riyadh keeps Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) all year, so midnight on New Year's Eve arrives at 21:00 UTC. Check Visit Saudi's event listings and the General Entertainment Authority's announcements for New Year's Eve plans.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be New Year's Eve celebrations in Riyadh for New Year 2027?

No official event announced. No official New Year's Eve programme or public fireworks display has been announced in Riyadh for New Year's Eve 2026. Riyadh Season, the capital's annual entertainment season run by the General Entertainment Authority, has zones such as Boulevard World and Boulevard City; check its announcements and Visit Saudi's event listings for New Year's Eve plans.

Will there be fireworks in Riyadh for New Year 2027?

No New Year's Eve fireworks display has been announced for Riyadh. Ahead of New Year's Eve 2025, Arab News reported planned fireworks at Boulevard City.

What time is New Year in Riyadh?

New Year arrives in Riyadh at midnight Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3). In 2027, that is 21:00 UTC on December 31, 2026.

What time zone is Riyadh on New Year's Eve?

Riyadh uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) year-round. Saudi Arabia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What is Riyadh Season?

Riyadh Season is an annual entertainment season run by the General Entertainment Authority, with zones such as Boulevard World, Boulevard City and The Groves, plus sporting events, concerts, comedy shows and family activities.

Where can I find official New Year's Eve plans for Riyadh?

Event listings on Visit Saudi, the Saudi Tourism Authority's official site, and announcements from the General Entertainment Authority and Riyadh Season, which the Saudi Press Agency also reports, are the main official sources.

Is Riyadh one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?

Among the 37 cities on this site, Riyadh is the 18th to reach midnight, at the same time as Moscow. At UTC+3, it celebrates relatively early in the global celebration window.

What time should I tune in to watch Riyadh's New Year celebration?

Midnight arrives in Riyadh at 12:00 AM AST (UTC+3) on Friday, January 1, 2027.

Are there fireworks in Riyadh?

Fireworks have lit Riyadh's sky for occasions such as Saudi National Day, in the KAFD and Banban areas, and the General Entertainment Authority has announced Eid fireworks at Boulevard World. Check its announcements for anything planned for New Year's Eve.

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This page provides a live countdown to New Year 2027 in Riyadh (Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3). New Year's Day 2027 in Riyadh falls on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight AST. Riyadh's main entertainment programme is Riyadh Season, run by the General Entertainment Authority, with zones such as Boulevard World and Boulevard City. Riyadh keeps Arabia Standard Time all year, so midnight arrives at 21:00 UTC.