🇸🇦 Arabic phrases

How to say “Happy New Year” in Arabic

سنة سعيدة

sana sa'ida

Literally: Happy yearneutral

Used for the January 1 new year. The all-purpose kull am wa antum bikhayr is also said for the Islamic (Hijri) new year and other annual occasions.

Other ways to say it

ArabicPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
كل عام وأنتم بخيرkull am wa antum bikhayrMay you be well every yearAny yearly occasion, to a group
عام سعيدam sa'idHappy yearSlightly more formal or written

In a sentence

سنة سعيدة للجميع!

sana sa'ida lil-jami'!

Happy New Year, everyone!

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