Fireworks and Drone Shows Postponed for 96th National Day; New Date to Be Announced Later
The official “Eishha” entertainment events platform announced on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, that the fireworks and drone shows scheduled to take place across the Kingdom as part of the celebrations for Saudi National Day 96 had been postponed, confirming that a new date would be announced at a later time.
The announcement came just hours before the fireworks were due to take place this evening, making the update important for visitors and families who had been planning to travel to show locations in several Saudi cities.
What did the “Eishha” platform say?
In its official announcement, the platform said that the fireworks and drone shows in various parts of the Kingdom had been postponed to another date and that the new details would be published later. The announcement did not include a reason for the postponement, so as of the time of publication there was no official information explaining the decision.
According to the schedule announced before the update, the fireworks were scheduled for 9 p.m. in several cities, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Medina, Hail, Arar, Al-Baha, Tabuk and Buraydah. It is important to rely on official channels before heading to any location that appeared on the previous schedule.
Postponement applies to fireworks and drone shows
The announcement specifically concerns the fireworks and drone shows. This does not automatically mean that the rest of the National Day programs taking place across the Kingdom have been canceled; several cities have hosted a variety of air, maritime, cultural and heritage events in recent days as part of the 96th-anniversary celebrations.
In Riyadh, National Day programs included air shows featuring aircraft and helicopters operated by various Saudi entities, while Jeddah hosted air and maritime shows along the waterfront. Programs featuring folk arts, handicrafts and family activities are also being held in different regions.
Saudi National Day 96 celebrations
The Kingdom celebrates the anniversary of the unification of the country and the declaration of the name Saudi Arabia in 1932 on September 23 each year. This year’s celebrations carry the slogan “Our Pride Is in Our Nature”, with an extensive program spanning cities and regions across the Kingdom.
The fireworks had been among the most anticipated events scheduled for Wednesday evening. Those who had planned to attend are therefore advised to follow the “Eishha” platform and official channels for the replacement date as soon as it is approved, and not to rely on schedules or posts issued before the postponement decision.
When will the new date be announced?
As of the time of publication, the organizing authority had not specified an alternative date. Brik Media News will update this article when a new official date is announced, while emphasizing that any dates circulating before the official announcement should not be considered final.
Sources
Official Eishha platform on X
Al Yaum newspaper – Postponement announcement, September 23, 2026
Saudi Press Agency – National Day show archive
