Ramadan 2027 Shopping Guide: How to Save on Groceries, Gifts and Eid Shopping

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around Monday 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr likely on 9 or 10 March, subject to the moon sighting. The weeks before and during Ramadan bring some of the year's strongest supermarket offers, along with promotions on home goods, fashion, fragrance and gifts. This guide explains how to plan your Ramadan shopping across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt, where to find the best offers and how to keep the month generous without overspending.

In this guide:

• Expected Ramadan 2027 Dates
• Plan Your Shopping in Three Stages
• Where to Find Ramadan Supermarket Offers
• Smart Ways to Save on Ramadan Groceries
• Online Grocery and Delivery During Ramadan
• Ramadan Gifts and Home Preparation
• Fashion and Modest Wear Offers
• A Simple Ramadan Shopping Checklist
• Keeping Ramadan Spending Under Control
• Frequently Asked Questions

Expected Ramadan 2027 Dates

Astronomical calculations reported in the UAE point to Ramadan starting on or around 8 February 2027. The month lasts 29 or 30 days, so Eid al-Fitr is expected on 9 or 10 March 2027. Final dates are confirmed by official moon-sighting committees in each country, and they can differ by a day between countries.

For shopping, the exact date matters less than the timeline: pre-Ramadan stock-up offers usually appear two to three weeks before the month begins, mid-Ramadan promotions focus on iftar essentials and gifts, and the final ten days shift towards Eid clothing, sweets and gifts.

Plan Your Shopping in Three Stages

Before Ramadan: stock up on staples

Rice, flour, oil, sugar, dates, lentils, canned goods and frozen items are typically heavily promoted in pre-Ramadan leaflets. Buying non-perishables at this stage spreads the cost and avoids crowded stores later.

During Ramadan: fresh food and iftar essentials

Weekly offers continue throughout the month, especially on fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, juices and baking ingredients. Buying fresh items weekly reduces waste, which is one of the biggest hidden costs of Ramadan.

Last ten days: Eid preparation

Fashion, perfume, sweets, gifts and home decor dominate promotions as Eid approaches. Our Eid shopping guide covers this stage in detail.

Where to Find Ramadan Supermarket Offers

Supermarkets publish special Ramadan leaflets with weekly and campaign offers. Dealspapa collects the latest leaflets in one place, so you can compare before you shop.

• UAE: Lulu Hypermarket, Carrefour UAE, Union Coop and Spinneys.
• Saudi Arabia: Othaim Markets, Hyper Panda, Danube and Carrefour KSA.
• Qatar: Al Meera, Carrefour Qatar and Safari Hypermarket.
• Kuwait: The Sultan Center, Carrefour Kuwait and City Hypermarket.
• Egypt: Carrefour Egypt, Kazyon and Hyper One.

You can browse every chain on the leaflet stores page. Country-specific tips are in our guides to supermarket offers in Saudi Arabia, supermarket offers in Egypt, grocery offers in Qatar and grocery offers in Kuwait.

Smart Ways to Save on Ramadan Groceries

• Make a weekly menu for iftar and suhoor and shop from a list.
• Compare the price per kilo or litre rather than the pack price, especially for bulk Ramadan packs.
• Buy staples before the month starts and fresh items weekly.
• Use supermarket loyalty programmes and app offers.
• Cook in batches and freeze portions to reduce takeaway orders.
• Plan leftovers so food served at iftar is used the next day.

Food waste tends to rise during Ramadan because of large iftar spreads. Cooking slightly less and planning leftovers can save a meaningful amount over the month. Our guide on saving money on groceries in the UAE has more practical tips that apply across the Gulf.

Online Grocery and Delivery During Ramadan

Delivery demand peaks in the hour or two before iftar, so slots can fill up quickly. Ordering earlier in the day or scheduling deliveries in advance helps. Delivery apps and marketplaces such as ToYou, Noon and Amazon often run Ramadan promotions; check their store pages for current offers.

If you are trying a delivery app for the first time, compare its welcome offer with listed deals. Our guide to first order discount codes explains how new-customer offers work.

Ramadan Gifts and Home Preparation

Gift hampers, dates, sweets, perfume and home fragrance are traditional Ramadan and Eid gifts. Arabian perfume houses such as Abdul Samad Al Qurashi, Al Dakheel Oud and Deraah often release Ramadan collections; our oud perfume gift guide explains what to look for.

Many families refresh their homes before Ramadan with new tableware, prayer mats, decorations and furniture. In Egypt, Homzmart offers furniture and home items with delivery across the country. Buying decor early avoids last-minute price rises and delivery delays.

Fashion and Modest Wear Offers

Abayas, kaftans, jalabiyas and modest fashion collections are released ahead of Ramadan and Eid. Fashion platforms such as Vogacloset, Namshi, Styli and Max Fashion usually run Ramadan campaigns, and coupon codes can add extra savings.

Order early in the month if you need items for Eid, since delivery times lengthen in the final days before the holiday.

A Simple Ramadan Shopping Checklist

Before Ramadan begins, work through this checklist to spread costs and avoid last-minute rushes:

• Staples: rice, flour, oil, sugar, lentils, pasta and tinned goods.
• Ramadan essentials: dates, juices, laban, vermicelli, oats and baking ingredients.
• Freezer items: meat, chicken, samosa pastry and frozen vegetables.
• Household items: cleaning products, disposable tableware and storage containers.
• Gifts and charity: a budget for gifts, iftar invitations, zakat and sadaqah.
• Eid shopping: a list of clothes and gifts so you can buy early when offers start.

Ticking off the bulk of this list before the month starts leaves Ramadan itself for fresh food, worship and family, rather than crowded supermarket queues.

Keeping Ramadan Spending Under Control

Ramadan is a month of generosity, which makes it easy to overspend. A simple budget split into groceries, gifts, charity, clothing and home helps you see where the money goes.

• Set a weekly grocery budget and track it.
• Decide on gift budgets per person before you start shopping.
• Avoid buying in bulk just because something is on offer.
• Use cashback and loyalty points for Eid purchases.
• Compare prices across supermarkets using weekly leaflets.

Setting aside money for zakat and sadaqah at the start of the month also keeps charitable giving at the centre of Ramadan, rather than an afterthought.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Ramadan 2027 start?

Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the official moon sighting in each country.

When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?

Eid al-Fitr 2027 is expected on 9 or 10 March 2027, depending on whether Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days.

When do Ramadan offers start in supermarkets?

Pre-Ramadan offers typically appear two to three weeks before the month begins, with weekly offers continuing throughout Ramadan.

Where can I find Ramadan supermarket leaflets?

Dealspapa collects the latest supermarket leaflets for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt on its leaflet stores page.

What should I buy before Ramadan?

Non-perishable staples such as rice, flour, oil, sugar, dates, lentils and canned goods are usually best bought before Ramadan.

How can I avoid food waste during Ramadan?

Plan weekly menus, cook slightly smaller portions, freeze extra food and use leftovers the following day.