2027 holiday calendar
Bahrain Public Holidays 2027: Full List & Eid Dates
Every official public holiday in Bahrain in 2027: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, National Day and more - days off, long weekends and which dates are still expected.
Quick answer
2027 public holiday list
| Holiday | Date | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri 1 Jan | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar5-day break with the weekend | 3 | Expected |
| Labour Day | Sat 1 May | 1 | Fixed date |
| Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha | Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May5-day break with the weekend | 4 | Expected |
| Islamic New Year | Sun 6 Jun3-day break with the weekend | 1 | Expected |
| Ashura | Mon 14 Jun - Tue 15 Jun | 2 | Expected |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | Sat 14 Aug | 1 | Expected |
| National Day | Thu 16 Dec - Fri 17 Dec3-day break with the weekend | 2 | Fixed date |
Long weekends in 2027
Eid al-Fitr
Tue 9 Mar - Sat 13 Mar · 5 days
Arafat Day & Eid al-Adha
Fri 14 May - Tue 18 May · 5 days
Islamic New Year
Fri 4 Jun - Sun 6 Jun · 3 days
National Day
Thu 16 Dec - Sat 18 Dec · 3 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 2027?
Bahrain has 8 public holidays in 2027: about 15 paid days off across the dated holidays.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Bahrain?
Tue 9 Mar - Thu 11 Mar 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Bahrain?
Sat 15 May - Tue 18 May 2027 (expected - depends on the moon sighting).
When is the National Day holiday 2027 in Bahrain?
Thu 16 Dec - Fri 17 Dec 2027.
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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