Ramadan 2027 Gift Bags: A Planning Guide for UAE Companies
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027 in the UAE, with Eid al-Fitr likely on 9 March 2027 (both subject to the moon sighting). For companies, schools and charities that give gifts, that means the real deadline is in January, not February. This guide sets out a simple plan for Ramadan and Eid gift bags so nothing arrives late.
Work back from the date you hand out the gifts
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Early December 2026 | Decide the budget, number of recipients and the type of gift. |
| Mid-December 2026 | Send the brief: bag type, size, quantity, logo, greeting text and delivery date. |
| Early January 2027 | Approve the artwork proof and, if needed, a sample. |
| Mid to late January 2027 | Production and delivery, leaving time to pack the gifts. |
| First week of February 2027 | Gifts packed and ready before Ramadan begins. |
Seasonal production gets busy, so treat these dates as the latest safe plan, not the earliest.
Choose the right bag for the gift
- Dates, sweets and iftar boxes: kraft paper bags or jute bags, sized to the box.
- Staff and client gift sets: cotton or canvas bags that people reuse, carrying our gift sets.
- Perfume, oud and small gifts: drawstring pouches in cotton, velvet-look or satin-look fabric.
- Eidiya for children: small printed pouches or drawstring bags, with names if you want.
- Charity and food-pack drives: strong non-woven or jute bags for groceries.
See all options on our Ramadan and Eid gift bags and custom gift bags pages.
What to print
- Your logo, in the right colours.
- A greeting such as "Ramadan Kareem" or "Eid Mubarak", in Arabic, English or both.
- Optional: each recipient's name, a QR code or a short message.
Check the Arabic text with a native speaker before you approve the proof. A small spelling mistake on 500 bags is expensive to fix.
Five mistakes to avoid
- Ordering after the New Year, when production slots are full.
- Choosing the bag before measuring the gift box.
- Forgetting the packing time between delivery and hand-out.
- Approving Arabic text nobody has proofread.
- Buying single-use bags: since 1 January 2026 the UAE ban covers single-use shopping bags of more materials, so choose reusable bags.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2027 start in the UAE?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, and Eid al-Fitr on about 9 March 2027. Both depend on the moon sighting.
When should companies order Ramadan gift bags?
Send your brief by mid-December 2026 and approve artwork in early January, so bags are delivered in the last week of January.
What is the minimum order for printed Ramadan bags?
Most printed gift bags and pouches start from 50 pieces at Green Bags UAE.
Can each Eid bag have a different name?
Yes. Send the list of names with the order; personalisation adds a little time, so plan it early.
Which bags suit iftar and food gifts?
Kraft paper bags, jute bags and insulated bags suit dates, sweets and iftar boxes. Tell us what goes inside and we suggest a size.
Plan your Ramadan bags now. Request a free quote, call +971 4 370 5277 or WhatsApp +971 55 285 2396.
