Holiday calendar
Bahrain Public Holidays: Next Holiday & Upcoming Days Off
When is the next public holiday in Bahrain? Upcoming Eid, National Day and long-weekend dates, plus the holiday rules for private and government employees.
Next public holiday in Bahrain
National Day
Wed 16 Dec - Thu 17 Dec 2026 · In 49 days
4-day break including the weekend
Upcoming public holidays
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Day | Wed 16 Dec - Thu 17 Dec 20264-day break with the weekend | 2 | Fixed date |
| New Year's Day | Fri 1 Jan 2027 | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar 20275-day break with the weekend | 3 | Expected |
| Labour Day | Sat 1 May 2027 | 1 | Fixed date |
| Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha | Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May 20275-day break with the weekend | 4 | Expected |
| Islamic New Year | Sun 6 Jun 20273-day break with the weekend | 1 | Expected |
| Ashura | Mon 14 Jun - Tue 15 Jun 2027 | 2 | Expected |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Sat 14 Aug 2027 | 1 | Expected |
| National Day | Thu 16 Dec - Fri 17 Dec 20273-day break with the weekend | 2 | Fixed date |
Full list by year
Holiday rules in Bahrain
- Weekend
- Friday-Saturday
- Private vs government
- The same holidays apply to both sectors; Islamic dates are confirmed by official circular after the moon sighting.
- Working on a holiday
- Public holidays are paid. If you are asked to work one, the Labour Law entitles you to extra pay or a replacement day off.
- Legal basis
- Bahrain Labour Law No. 36 of 2012 + the official holidays decree
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