Public Holidays in Brunei 2026
18 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Brunei's public holiday calendar reflects its own legal, religious and civic traditions. Brunei’s public holiday calendar combines Islamic observances, royal occasions and civic holidays. Several Islamic dates are confirmed through the country’s religious calendar and moon-sighting process, so future Gregorian dates can change.
Brunei Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 17 | Saturday | Isra and Mi'raj Moon |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | First Day of Ramadan Moon |
| Feb 23 | Monday | National Day |
| Mar 7 | Saturday | Nuzul Al-Qur'an Moon |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Moon |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 23 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| Mar 24 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday Moon |
| May 28 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Moon |
| May 31 | Sunday | Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Armed Forces DayObserved |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Islamic New Year Moon |
| Jul 15 | Wednesday | Sultan's Birthday |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Moon |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Christmas DayObserved |
* Islamic dates in Brunei depend on the Hijri calendar and official religious confirmation, including moon sighting. Dates marked * for 2027 are provisional until confirmed by Brunei authorities.
Islamic Calendar and Royal Holidays 2026
Holiday Rules in Brunei
Brunei’s public holiday calendar combines Islamic observances, royal occasions and civic holidays. Several Islamic dates are confirmed through the country’s religious calendar and moon-sighting process, so future Gregorian dates can change.
Brunei Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- National Day is observed on 23 February.
- The Sultan’s Birthday is observed on 15 July.
- Islamic holiday dates can change after official religious confirmation.
- Chinese New Year and Christmas are also public holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Brunei National Day?
National Day is 23 February.
When is the Sultan's Birthday?
The Sultan’s Birthday is observed on 15 July.
Why do Islamic holiday dates change?
They follow the Hijri calendar and official religious confirmation, including moon sighting.
Is Chinese New Year a public holiday in Brunei?
Yes. Chinese New Year is a public holiday.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official confirmation that Eid al-Fitr fell on 21 March 2026.
Official lunar-calendar determination used for Eid al-Adha 2026.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material first; independent calendar used as a cross-check. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed when final notices are issued.