2026 holiday calendar
Bahrain Public Holidays 2026: Full List & Eid Dates
Every official public holiday in Bahrain in 2026: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day and more - days off, long weekends and which dates are still expected.
Quick answer
2026 public holiday list
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu 1 Jan3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri 20 Mar - Sun 22 Mar | 3 | Estimated |
| Labour Day | Fri 1 May | 1 | Fixed date |
| Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha | Tue 26 May - Fri 29 May5-day break with the weekend | 4 | Estimated |
| Islamic New Year | Tue 16 Jun | 1 | Estimated |
| Ashura | Wed 24 Jun - Thu 25 Jun4-day break with the weekend | 2 | Estimated |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Tue 25 Aug | 1 | Estimated |
| National Day | Wed 16 Dec - Thu 17 Dec4-day break with the weekend | 2 | Fixed date |
Long weekends in 2026
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan - Sat 3 Jan · 3 days
Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha
Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May · 5 days
Ashura
Wed 24 Jun - Sat 27 Jun · 4 days
National Day
Wed 16 Dec - Sat 19 Dec · 4 days
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
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Bahrain in 2026?
Bahrain has 8 public holidays in 2026: about 15 paid days off across the dated holidays.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Bahrain?
Fri 20 Mar - Sun 22 Mar 2026 (estimated date).
When is Eid al-Adha 2026 in Bahrain?
Tue 26 May - Fri 29 May 2026 (estimated date).
When is the National Day holiday 2026 in Bahrain?
Wed 16 Dec - Thu 17 Dec 2026.
What if I have to work on a public 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.
Are private-sector holidays the same as government holidays?
The same holidays apply to both sectors; Islamic dates are confirmed by official circular after the moon sighting.
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