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Dubai Gold Market Calendar 2026–2027

Dubai's gold trade runs on two clocks: the Gold Souk in Deira and the city's jewellers, open most days of the year, and the DGCX futures exchange, which follows international trading holidays. Retail prices follow the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group's daily rate per gram. Demand peaks around Eid, the Indian festivals of Dhanteras and Diwali, the Dubai Shopping Festival and the cooler-month wedding season. The next big gold-buying day is Dhanteras on 6 November (in 11 days); it is wedding season until 30 April.

Dates checked 26 October 2026 · Times in Dubai time (GST, UTC+4) · Islamic dates depend on the moon sighting · Not financial advice

Dubai Gold Souk (most shops)
Open now
Today: 10:00 am–1:00 pm and 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
DGCX gold futures
Open now
Today: 7:00 am–11:55 pm
Gold now · 24K, AED per gram
AED 474.47
International price in dirhams, before local premiums and taxes · today's UAE rate

Status at Mon 26 Oct, 6:38 pm GST; refreshed every few minutes.

Coming up: October 2026 to April 2028

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  • Weddings
    Wedding season 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 Most weddings in the UAE fall in the cooler months, October to April, often after Eid. Jewellers say weddings and festivals drive their demand in the second half of the year.
    now
  • Buying day
    Dhanteras Fri 6 Nov 2026 The busiest day of the year for Dubai's Indian-run jewellers; many take advance bookings.
    in 11 days
  • Buying day
    Diwali Sun 8 Nov 2026
    in 13 days
  • Holiday
    Commemoration Day Mon 30 Nov 2026 · Day of remembrance, not a day off National Day is the paid holiday.
    in 35 days
  • Holiday
    Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day) 2–3 Dec 2026 · Public holiday (Wed–Thu) Banks and government offices close. The Cabinet can still move the days to make a long weekend.
    in 37 days
  • Shopping
    Dubai Shopping Festival (32nd edition) 4 Dec 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 45 days of retail offers and raffles. Past editions have included gold raffles and jewellery offers; prize details for this edition had not been announced in October 2026.
    in 39 days
  • Market
    Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec 2026 · DGCX closed (trading and settlement holiday)
    in 60 days
  • Market
    New Year's Dayexpected Fri 1 Jan 2027 · UAE public holiday (Friday); DGCX expected to close A DGCX holiday in 2025 and 2026; DGCX's 2027 list is not out yet.
    in 67 days
  • Ramadan / Eid
    Ramadanestimate 8 Feb – 8 Mar 2027 Shops open late after iftar and buying for Eid gifts builds in the last ten days. Private-sector working hours are cut by two hours a day. Ends on 8 or 9 March depending on the moon.
    in 105 days
  • Ramadan / Eid
    Eid Al Fitr holidayestimate 9–11 Mar 2027 · Public holiday If Ramadan lasts 30 days, the break runs 9–12 March. Gold jewellery is a traditional Eid gift.
    in 134 days
  • Market
    Good Fridayexpected Fri 26 Mar 2027 · DGCX closed A DGCX holiday in 2025 and 2026; the 2027 list is not out yet.
    in 151 days
  • Buying day
    Akshaya Tritiya Sun 9 May 2027 Jewellers usually run offers around it.
    in 195 days
  • Ramadan / Eid
    Arafat Day and Eid Al Adhaestimate 15–18 May 2027 · Public holiday (Arafat Day 15 May, Eid 16 May)
    in 201 days
  • Ramadan / Eid
    Islamic New Year (1 Muharram 1449)estimate Sun 6 Jun 2027 · Public holiday (falls on a Sunday)
    in 223 days
  • Ramadan / Eid
    Prophet Muhammad's Birthdayestimate Sat 14 Aug 2027 · Public holiday (falls on a Saturday)
    in 292 days
  • Weddings
    Wedding season 1 Oct 2027 – 30 Apr 2028 The next cool-season wedding period.
    in 340 days
  • Buying day
    Dhanteras Wed 27 Oct 2027
    in 366 days
  • Buying day
    Diwali Fri 29 Oct 2027
    in 368 days
  • Holiday
    Eid Al Etihad (UAE National Day) 2–3 Dec 2027 · Public holiday (Thu–Fri; four-day break with the weekend)
    in 402 days

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DGCX Holidays

Days the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange is closed for trading and settlement. DGCX follows international holidays; on UAE public holidays the Gold Souk usually stays open.

Gold Souk holidays 2026

Official list
DateHolidayTrading
Fri 25 Dec 2026Christmas DayDGCX closed (trading and settlement holiday)

Gold Souk holidays 2027

Expected — official list not yet out
DateHolidayTrading
Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's DayexpectedUAE public holiday (Friday); DGCX expected to close
Fri 26 Mar 2027Good FridayexpectedDGCX closed

Hours and rates

Gold Souk (Deira): most shops open about 10 am to 10 pm, Saturday to Thursday, many with a break from about 1 pm to 4 pm; on Fridays most open from about 4 pm. Hours vary by shop, and in Ramadan most trade happens after iftar, late into the evening. Malls keep their own (longer) hours.

Dubai rate: jewellers quote the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group's rate per gram for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K. It follows the international price plus a set retail margin, and press reports say it is updated several times a day. Making charges and 5% VAT on jewellery come on top; investment gold of 99% purity or more is zero-rated.

DGCX: gold futures trade 7:00 am to 11:55 pm Dubai time on exchange business days, Monday to Friday.

Weekends, Ramadan and Eid

The UAE weekend has been Saturday and Sunday since January 2022; Friday is a half day for the federal government. The Gold Souk and most jewellers open seven days a week; banks and government offices close on public holidays.

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February, with Eid Al Fitr around 9 March; the exact days follow the moon sighting. Eid holidays cannot be moved, but the Cabinet can move other holidays to make long weekends. Visitors can reclaim VAT on jewellery at the airport through the Planet tax refund system.

Gold in Dirhams by Season

Gold priced in dirhams month by month, and in the run-up to Eid and the Indian festivals that drive Dubai's jewellery trade.

Average change by month · 20 years, in AED

+3.5%+1.75%−0.5%0%Jan: avg +3.47%, median +3.70%, up in 70% of 20 years+3.5JanFeb: avg +0.93%, median +0.79%, up in 55% of 20 years+0.9FebMar: avg +0.81%, median -0.21%, up in 45% of 20 years+0.8MarApr: avg +1.83%, median +1.51%, up in 60% of 20 years+1.8AprMay: avg -0.18%, median -1.09%, up in 45% of 20 years−0.2MayJun: avg -0.39%, median -1.63%, up in 45% of 20 years−0.4JunJul: avg +1.34%, median +2.11%, up in 65% of 20 years+1.3JulAug: avg +1.89%, median +0.86%, up in 65% of 20 years+1.9AugSep: avg -0.16%, median -2.03%, up in 40% of 20 years−0.2SepOct: avg +0.58%, median +1.64%, up in 60% of 20 years+0.6OctNov: avg +0.99%, median +0.42%, up in 55% of 20 years+1.0NovDec: avg +0.99%, median +1.86%, up in 60% of 20 years+1.0Dec
Strongest month
Jan (+3.5%)
Weakest month
Jun (−0.4%)
Oct historically
avg +0.6%, up in 60% of years
Month-end to month-end change in the international gold price converted to dirhams (the dirham is pegged to the US dollar, so this is the same as in dollars), over the last 20 complete years. History, not a forecast.

The 30 days before the big buying days

DayYearsGold roseAverageLast time
Eid al-Fitr2315 of 23+2.6%−8.7% (2026)
Eid al-Adha2410 of 24+0.6%−5.2% (2026)
Dhanteras2213 of 22+1.0%+14.5% (2025)
Akshaya Tritiya2314 of 23+1.6%+6.7% (2026)
Change in the international gold price in dirhams over the 30 days up to each festival, every year since 2004. Gold rose in most 30-day spells over this period anyway, so a rise before a festival is not proof that festival buying moved the world price; local demand shows up more in dealer premiums and discounts. Each festival page has the year-by-year prices.

Useful to know

  • Tourists can reclaim VAT through the Federal Tax Authority's Planet system: minimum purchase AED 250 at a participating shop, 85% of the VAT refunded less AED 4.80 per tag, validated on departure within 90 days. Source
  • In Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 (2 July to 30 August), shoppers spending AED 500 or more on jewellery entered draws for 3 kg of gold. The 2027 dates had not been announced in October 2026. Source
  • Under Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2024, Eid holidays stay on their dates; other holidays can be moved, but not when they fall on a weekend or another holiday. Source
Other calendars: India gold calendar · Pakistan gold calendar · US economic calendar (Fed, CPI, jobs) · gold price on festivals

Dubai gold calendar: FAQ

When is wedding season in the UAE?

It is wedding season now: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027. Most weddings in the UAE fall in the cooler months, October to April, often after Eid. Jewellers say weddings and festivals drive their demand in the second half of the year.

Does the gold price rise before Eid al-Fitr?

Not reliably. Over the 23 years in our data, gold in dirhams rose in the 30 days before Eid al-Fitr in 15 of them, by +2.6% on average (median +3.5%). Gold's long upward trend accounts for much of that, so a typical month shows a rise too. World prices are set in London and New York, so local festival demand moves dealer premiums and discounts more than the price itself.

Does the gold price rise before Eid al-Adha?

Not reliably. Over the 24 years in our data, gold in dirhams rose in the 30 days before Eid al-Adha in 10 of them, by +0.6% on average (median −1.2%). Gold's long upward trend accounts for much of that, so a typical month shows a rise too. World prices are set in London and New York, so local festival demand moves dealer premiums and discounts more than the price itself.

Does the gold price rise before Dhanteras?

Not reliably. Over the 22 years in our data, gold in dirhams rose in the 30 days before Dhanteras in 13 of them, by +1.0% on average (median +1.3%). Gold's long upward trend accounts for much of that, so a typical month shows a rise too. World prices are set in London and New York, so local festival demand moves dealer premiums and discounts more than the price itself.

Does the gold price rise before Akshaya Tritiya?

Not reliably. Over the 23 years in our data, gold in dirhams rose in the 30 days before Akshaya Tritiya in 14 of them, by +1.6% on average (median +1.1%). Gold's long upward trend accounts for much of that, so a typical month shows a rise too. World prices are set in London and New York, so local festival demand moves dealer premiums and discounts more than the price itself.

Is the Dubai Gold Souk open on Fridays?

Yes, but most shops open later on Fridays, from about 4 pm to 10 pm. From Saturday to Thursday most open around 10 am to 10 pm, often with a break in the early afternoon. Hours vary from shop to shop.

Is the Gold Souk open during Ramadan and Eid?

Yes. In Ramadan most trade happens after iftar, and many shops stay open late into the night; they open later in the day. Eid is one of the busiest times for jewellery gifts, but check a shop's hours on the Eid days themselves.

When is Ramadan 2027 in the UAE?

Astronomers expect Ramadan to begin on about 8 February 2027 and Eid Al Fitr to fall on 9 or 10 March, depending on the moon sighting. The UAE usually announces the Eid holiday a few days before.

Is gold cheaper during the Dubai Shopping Festival?

The gold price itself doesn't change for the festival: it follows the international price. What changes are the offers: lower or waived making charges, gold coins with purchases and raffles. Compare the making charge and the weight, not just the headline discount.

Are banks and DGCX closed on UAE public holidays?

Banks and government offices close on UAE public holidays. DGCX publishes its own trading and settlement holiday list, which follows international holidays such as Christmas, New Year and Good Friday.

Sources

Dates checked October 2026. Exchanges and governments can change holidays at short notice, and Islamic holidays follow the moon sighting; check the official announcement before you rely on a date. Not financial advice.