Public Holidays in Bahrain 2026
19 listed holiday/non-working dates in 2026
Bahrain's 2026 calendar combines fixed national holidays with Islamic holidays and compensatory government closure days confirmed through official circulars.
Bahrain Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Confirmed |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Confirmed |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Confirmed |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Compensation Holiday Government |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Compensation Holiday Government |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Arafat Day Government |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Confirmed |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Confirmed |
| May 29 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday Confirmed |
| May 31 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Compensation Holiday Government |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Confirmed |
| Jun 25 | Thursday | Ashura Confirmed |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Ashura Holiday Confirmed |
| Jun 28 | Sunday | Ashura Compensation Holiday Government |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | National Day |
| Dec 17 | Thursday | National Day Holiday |
* 2027 dates marked with an asterisk are provisional and should be checked against the final official annual calendar. Moon indicates an Islamic holiday whose Gregorian date follows official Hijri calendar confirmation.
Islamic Holidays and National Day 2026
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha create the longest public-holiday periods in Bahrain. National Day is observed on 16 December and is followed by a second national holiday on 17 December.
Holiday Rules in Bahrain
Islamic holiday dates are confirmed officially and can vary from preliminary Gregorian estimates. Government closure periods can also be extended when an Eid holiday overlaps with Bahrain’s Friday and Saturday weekend.
Bahrain Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is observed on 16 and 17 December.
- Eid dates follow the Islamic calendar and official confirmation.
- Bahrain observes Ashura over two days.
- The standard weekend is Friday and Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Bahrain Eid dates fixed?
No. Eid dates follow the Islamic calendar and are confirmed officially.
How long is Bahrain National Day?
The national holiday period includes 16 and 17 December.
Does Bahrain observe Ashura?
Yes. Ashura is observed as a public holiday period.
Why are some 2027 dates marked with an asterisk?
They are provisional Hijri-calendar estimates awaiting official confirmation.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 public-holiday circular with lunar-date caveat.
Official government circular covering Eid al-Fitr and compensation days.
Official government circular covering Arafah, Eid al-Adha and the compensation day.
Official circular confirming 25-26 June and the 28 June compensation holiday.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.