The Ministry of Commerce has announced the launch of the Ramadan sales season 2026 in Saudi Arabia, offering shoppers an extended 54 days of discounts across retail and online stores. The sales period will run from February 1 (Shaban 13) to March 26 (Shawwal 7), covering both Ramadan and Eid shopping needs.
Extended Ramadan Sales Period to Encourage Early Shopping
The Ministry explained that the extended Ramadan discounts in Saudi Arabia aim to encourage consumers to shop early and avoid overcrowding and last-minute purchases during Ramadan and the Eid holidays. This initiative supports smoother shopping experiences for families across the Kingdom.
Sales Cover Ramadan and Eid Essentials
The Ramadan sales season continues even after Eid al-Fitr, allowing shoppers to benefit from discounts on all Ramadan-related products as well as Eid essentials. These include food items, clothing, household goods, gifts, and festive necessities.
Seasonal promotions like these align with other nationwide campaigns such as Saudi Arabia National Day sales offers, which aim to boost retail activity and consumer confidence.
Easy Online Permit System for Stores and E-Commerce Platforms
Retail stores and online shops can participate in the Saudi Arabia Ramadan sales by applying for sales permits through the official website sales.mc.gov.sa. The Ministry confirmed that the electronic permit system enables businesses to apply, print, and display permits easily without losing days from their annual discount allowance.
This digital process supports transparency and ease of compliance, similar to other services highlighted in Ministry of Commerce digital initiatives.
How Shoppers Can Verify Discount Validity
Consumers can ensure that discounts are genuine by scanning the barcode displayed on the discount permit using their mobile phone camera. The scan reveals key details, including:
- The type of discount
- The discount percentage
- The validity period
- Basic information about the store
Ongoing Inspection Campaigns Across Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that inspection tours will continue across all regions of the Kingdom to monitor compliance and ensure that advertised Ramadan offers in Saudi Arabia are legitimate and properly implemented.
Similar enforcement measures were carried out during previous festive seasons, as reported in Saudi retail inspection campaigns, helping protect consumer rights and maintain market transparency.
