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Bahrain public holidays 2026: 10 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2026, Bahrain has 10 public holidays: 8 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) falls on March 20, 2026, and May is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 10Public holidays
  • 8On weekdays
  • 253Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • MayBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day—
March 20, 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day—
May 26, 2026TuesdayArafat Day—
May 27, 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
June 16, 2026TuesdayIslamic New Year—
June 25, 2026ThursdayDay of Ashura—
August 25, 2026TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
December 16, 2026WednesdayNational Day—
December 17, 2026ThursdayAccession Day—

2026 calendar

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  • Weekend
January 2026
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February 2026
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March 2026
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April 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 20, 2026Friday
Labour DayMay 1, 2026Friday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2026 – January 3, 20263No leave neededNew Year's Day
May 26, 2026 – May 30, 202651Arafat Day, Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
June 12, 2026 – June 16, 202652Islamic New Year

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 20, 202610 earlier
Arafat DayMay 26, 202610 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 27, 202610 earlier
Islamic New YearJune 16, 202610 earlier
Day of AshuraJune 25, 202610 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 25, 202610 earlier

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