Riyadh Al-Khabra governor to attend Saudi National Day celebrations Wednesday

Saudi Arabia is set to commemorate its 96th National Day on September 23, 2026, with a series of patriotic events across the Kingdom. The festivities, organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) in collaboration with government and private sector entities, will kick off in Jeddah on September 20 with a three-day airshow featuring the Royal Saudi Air Force, Saudi Falcons aerobatic team, Saudia Boeing 787-9, and a flyadeal Airbus A320neo.

The main celebration is scheduled for September 22 and 23 in Riyadh, commencing at 4pm. The event will be broadcast live on Saudi television, featuring a guard of honor procession led by the Royal Guard accompanied by a military band. The Ministry of National Guard will also participate with helicopter formations, while Security Aviation and Riyadh Air will showcase their aircraft in the aerial display. The Royal Saudi Land Forces, Border Guard, and Aviation Club will have dedicated pavilions at the Malham event site.

Meanwhile, the Royal Saudi Naval Forces will stage displays involving multiple vessels along the Red Sea coast in Jeddah. Land and maritime parades will take place at ROSHN Waterfront in Jeddah, as well as in Yanbu, Abha, and Al Birk. After National Day, celebrations will continue in the Eastern Province, with airshows at Al Khobar Waterfront on September 26 and 27 at 4:30pm, including military aircraft and the first participation by Aloula Aviation.

On September 23, fireworks will light up the skies over nine cities, including Riyadh, Al Khobar, Medina, Jeddah, Hail, Arar, Al Baha, Tabuk, and Buraidah. September 23 will also be declared a holiday for the private sector in Riyadh.