Shorter version
[School]: School closed on [Date] for Saudi National Day. Classes resume [Date].
1 SMS segments · GSM-7 · 74 characters
SMSTransactionalEducation · Saudi National Day
Saudi National Day school holiday SMS template (transactional)
Send it a few days before 23 September so parents can arrange childcare. It confirms the closure date and when classes resume, so there is no confusion about the long weekend.
Preview
Your brand
[School]: Happy Saudi National Day! The school will be closed on [Date] for the national holiday. Classes resume on [Date].
Variables are highlighted. Replace them with your own values before sending.
[School]: Happy Saudi National Day! The school will be closed on [Date] for the national holiday. Classes resume on [Date].
117 characters in GSM-7, which is 1 SMS segment(s). GSM-7 fits 160 characters in a single SMS, or 153 per segment when the message is split. Counts treat each [Placeholder] as text of similar length; check the final message once your real values are in.
Variables explained
What to put in each variable, with an example value.
| Variable | What it is | Example |
|---|---|---|
[School] | School name or sender ID | Riyadh International School |
[Date] | Used twice: first the closure date, then the day classes resume | 23 September |
Category and compliance notes
Transactional SMS: it must relate to something the customer did or owns. Keep it free of offers and promotional links, or operators may filter it as promotional traffic and apply quiet hours.
Promotional sending hours differ by country, and some regulators also set Ramadan hours.Sender ID rules by countryPlan the send time
Variations
Alternative versions of the same message, following the same channel rules.
With activities day
[School]: Students will celebrate Saudi National Day at school on [Date]; green outfits are welcome. The school is closed on [Date].
1 SMS segments · GSM-7 · 126 characters
With bus service note
[School]: The school is closed on [Date] for Saudi National Day and there is no bus service. Classes and buses resume on [Date].
1 SMS segments · GSM-7 · 122 characters
How to use this template
- 1
Copy the text
Copy the message and keep the brand name at the start so the recipient knows who is writing.
- 2
Replace the placeholders
Map each [Placeholder] to a field in your contact list or system, keeping the message short.
- 3
Check length and encoding
Paste the final text into the SMS counter to see the segments you will pay for.
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Send from a registered sender ID
Use a sender ID registered for this traffic type in each destination country.
Questions about this template
How many SMS segments is this message?
1 segment(s): the text has 117 characters in GSM-7. GSM-7 fits 160 characters in a single SMS, or 153 per segment when the message is split.
Is this promotional or transactional SMS?
Transactional. It relates to a specific order, account or appointment, so it can be sent around the clock as long as it carries no promotional content.
When can I send this message?
Any time. Transactional and OTP messages are delivered 24/7; time-of-day windows such as 07:00–21:00 in the UAE or 09:00–22:00 in Saudi Arabia apply to promotional traffic.
Is this template available in other languages?
Yes. It is written natively in English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese, so the Arabic and other versions read as original messages, not translations.