Eid Stays in Jeddah: Booking a Hotel or Apartment for the Holidays

Eid in Jeddah is a time for family. Relatives travel in from other cities, children are off school, and evenings by the Corniche run late into the night. That makes it one of the busiest times of the year for accommodation.

This guide covers what you need to know before booking a stay for either Eid: expected dates, how long the holiday lasts, what stays open, and how to choose and book the right unit for your family. It is written by Best Trip Hotels, which runs serviced apartments in Jeddah and hosts families every Eid.

Eid Dates in 2027

Both Eids follow the Islamic calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so the final date can shift by a day. Plan for that when you book.

Gulf News reports forecasts placing Eid al-Fitr on 10 March, while Wego’s Umm al-Qura-based calendar places it on 9 March. Wego gives 15 May for Arafah and 16 May for Eid al-Adha. The official dates are announced shortly before each Eid.

Both Eids move about 11 days earlier each year. Our Jeddah booking calendar shows how Eid fits with Ramadan, school holidays and events across the year.

How Long the Eid Holidays Last

Holiday length decides how long families travel, and so how long they need a place to stay.

• Private sector: usually four days for each Eid. In March 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced a four-day Eid al-Fitr holiday for the private and non-profit sectors. Wego, citing Article 112 of the Labour Law, gives the same four days for Eid al-Adha.
• Government sector: a 2024 Council of Ministers decision sets each Eid holiday at between four and five working days, according to Saudipedia.
• Schools: breaks are longer. The 1448 school calendar runs the Eid al-Fitr break from 19 Ramadan to 5 Shawwal, and the Eid al-Adha break from 1 to 16 Dhul Hijjah, which is about 7 to 22 May 2027.

When the holiday joins a weekend, many families stretch their trip to a week.

What Jeddah Is Like During Eid

Eid morning

The day starts with Eid prayer, held shortly after sunrise in mosques and large open-air prayer grounds. Families then visit relatives, share breakfast and give eidiyah, small cash gifts for children.

Evenings and celebrations

Jeddah’s Eid life happens after dark. House of Saud describes the Corniche as the main focus, with fireworks over the Red Sea, family picnics and food stalls. The Jeddah Waterfront, which runs past the Floating Mosque and the Jeddah Yacht Club, is popular for evening walks. Al Balad, the historic old town, is decorated for Eid but its narrow lanes get crowded. Malls such as Red Sea Mall and Mall of Arabia run children’s shows.

Ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026, Jeddah Municipality said it had raised readiness across parks, public squares and waterfronts and installed Eid decorations in main squares and streets.

What stays open and what closes

• Usually open: hotels and serviced apartments, malls (often late into the night), hospitals, petrol stations and chain restaurants.
• Often closed: government offices, banks and schools for the holiday, and many small shops for the first few days.
• Worth planning for: some pharmacies close, and ATMs in busy areas can run low, so stock up on medicines and cash beforehand.

Traffic

Roads are usually quiet in the morning after prayer. Traffic builds through the afternoon and peaks in the evening, especially around the Corniche, malls and fireworks viewpoints.

Eid al-Fitr vs Eid al-Adha in Jeddah

The two Eids feel quite different in Jeddah.

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr follows straight on from Ramadan. Many families who spent Ramadan in Jeddah stay on for Eid, and others arrive for the holiday. Our guide to staying in a Jeddah hotel during Ramadan covers the month before. In 2027, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix follows about ten days after Eid al-Fitr, so March stays busy throughout. Our guide to Saudi Grand Prix accommodation explains race week.

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha falls at the peak of Hajj. Jeddah is the main arrival point for pilgrims, so the airport and roads are especially busy. It is also hot. House of Saud notes that late-May temperatures in Jeddah can exceed 42°C, so outdoor plans work best after sunset.

If you want to perform the Eid sacrifice (udhiyah), arrange it through an official provider rather than trying to do it yourself. Apartments are not set up for it.

Eid Etiquette for Visitors

If you are visiting Jeddah for Eid for the first time, a few simple customs help you fit in.

• Greet people with “Eid Mubarak”. It is used everywhere, from family homes to shops.
• Dress neatly and modestly, especially for Eid prayer and family visits. Avoid beachwear and gym clothes in public.
• Bring a small gift if you are invited to a home, such as dates, sweets or chocolates.
• Ask before taking photos of people, particularly families and women.
• Give eidiyah only if you know the family well. Visitors are not expected to, but a small amount for children is a kind gesture.

Choosing the Right Accommodation for Eid

Eid stays are usually about family, so space matters more than at any other time of the year.

Space for visiting relatives

A family apartment with a living room gives you somewhere to receive relatives, share Eid breakfast and rest between visits. Our apartment size guide shows which unit sizes suit groups of four, six or more.

Extra beds and cots

If grandparents or cousins join you, check beds early. At Best Trip Hotels, extra beds and baby cots are available on request, subject to availability, and charges may apply. Children under 6 stay free when they use existing beds. Our guide to extra beds, baby cots and occupancy limits explains how occupancy works.

Location

Think about where your relatives live and where you will spend the evenings. Staying in north-central Jeddah keeps the airport and big malls close, while central Jeddah is nearer Al Balad and the old Corniche. Our guide to where to stay in Jeddah compares the main districts.

A kitchen

Eid mornings start early. An apartment kitchen lets you prepare breakfast, make tea for visitors and store sweets and dates. Most Best Trip apartments have a kitchenette with a fridge, kettle and microwave.

When to Book an Eid Stay

Eid units, especially larger family apartments, are often booked well before the holiday.

• Eid al-Fitr: book before Ramadan begins if you can. In 2027, that means booking in January for a stay around 9 to 13 March.
• Eid al-Adha: book six to ten weeks ahead, and earlier if you need a large unit.
• Several units for a large family: book them together, so everyone stays in the same building.

Plan for the date to move

Because Eid depends on moon sighting, it can fall a day earlier or later than expected. Add a buffer night, or choose terms that let you change dates. At Best Trip Hotels, cancelling at least 24 hours before check-in is free on prepaid bookings. Our guide to the hotel cancellation policy explains how late changes and no-shows work.

Book where you can talk to the property

Holiday requests, such as extra beds, connecting rooms or an early arrival, are easier to arrange when you deal with the property directly. Our guide to booking direct vs booking sites compares the two routes.

Arriving and Leaving Around Eid

The days just before and after Eid are among the busiest at King Abdulaziz International Airport, especially around Eid al-Adha.

• Arrive a day early if you want to be settled for Eid morning prayer.
• Allow extra time for the airport on the last days of the holiday.
• Use luggage storage if your flight leaves late after check-out. Our guide to hotel luggage storage in Jeddah explains how it works.

Check-in at Best Trip Hotels is from 3 PM and check-out is by 2 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are paid and depend on availability, which is tighter during Eid.

Staying Longer After Eid

Some families stay on after Eid for extra family visits, medical appointments or Umrah. If your stay will run to several weeks, a monthly arrangement may suit you better than nightly rates. Our guide to how monthly apartment stays work explains the difference. Best Trip City Zone and Best Trip Istanbul are our monthly properties.

A Short Eid Stay Checklist

1. Confirm the expected Eid date and add a buffer night.
2. Count everyone staying, including children and visiting relatives.
3. Choose a unit with enough bedrooms and a living room.
4. Request extra beds or cots when you book.
5. Stock up on cash and any medicines before Eid.
6. Plan evenings out early, before traffic builds.
7. Allow extra time for the airport at the end of the holiday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Celebrate Eid in Jeddah With Best Trip Hotels

Eid is about being together. A spacious apartment, a kitchen for Eid breakfast and a reception that never closes give your family a calm base for the holiday.

• North-central Jeddah, near the airport and Mall of Arabia: Best Trip Paris in An Nuzhah, with one and two-bedroom apartments and a rooftop pool.
• Central Jeddah, near Al Balad and the Corniche: Al Andalus Tolen in Al Baghdadiyah, with connecting rooms.
• Large families: Best Trip Milano in Al Ajaweed, with units up to three bedrooms.
• Balconies and a family lounge: Best Trip Marsilia on Sayed Al Shuhada Street in the Al Amir Fawwaz Al Junoobi district.
• Staying on after Eid: City Zone and Istanbul, our monthly properties. Contact us for terms.
• Eid in Jazan: Best Trip Valencia.

Our rates are not fixed and change with the season, and Eid is one of the busiest times of the year. For updated and accurate rates, visit the branch page of the hotel you want. You can also ask our team on +966 547010115 by phone or WhatsApp, 24 hours a day.

Book direct with Best Trip Hotels and secure your family’s Eid stay early.

Sources

• Gulf News, “When is Ramadan 2027?” (Eid al-Fitr forecast): https://gulfnews.com/uae/ramadan/when-is-ramadan-2027-the-expected-date-moon-sighting-and-eid-explained-1.500630523
• Wego, Dhul Hijjah 1448 and Eid al-Adha 2027 dates: https://blog.wego.com/dhul-hijjah/
• Wego, Saudi Arabia Eid al-Adha 2027 holiday for private and public sectors: https://blog.wego.com/saudi-arabia-eid-ul-adha-holiday/
• Gulf News, Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Fitr holidays for private and non-profit sectors (4 March 2026): https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-announces-eid-al-fitr-holidays-for-private-and-non-profit-sectors-1.500462986
• Saudipedia, Official holidays in Saudi Arabia: https://saudipedia.com/en/official-holidays-in-saudi-arabia
• Mdares, Saudi Academic Calendar 1448 H: https://mdares.ai/sa-en/calendar
• House of Saud, Travelling Saudi Arabia during Eid: https://houseofsaud.com/travel/saudi-eid-travel-tips/
• Ajel, Jeddah Municipality prepares parks and waterfronts for Eid al-Fitr (19 March 2026): https://english.ajel.sa/business/jeddah-municipality-prepares-parks-waterfronts-for-eid-al-fitr
• Best Trip Hotels, Services and Terms and Conditions: https://besttripbt.com/services/