BN

Brunei public holidays 2026: 13 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2026, Brunei has 13 public holidays: 12 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 2 long weekends. Laylat al-Mi'raj falls on January 16, 2026, and February is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 13Public holidays
  • 12On weekdays
  • 249Working days in year
  • 10Longest break (days)
  • FebruaryBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day—
January 16, 2026FridayLaylat al-Mi'raj—
February 17, 2026TuesdayChinese New Year—
February 18, 2026WednesdayFirst day of Ramadan—
February 23, 2026MondayNational Day—
March 6, 2026FridayNuzul Al-Quran—
March 20, 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 27, 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
May 31, 2026SundayArmed Forces Day—
June 16, 2026TuesdayIslamic New Year—
July 15, 2026WednesdaySultan's Birthday—
August 25, 2026TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day—

2026 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
January 2026
MTWTFSS
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031
February 2026
MTWTFSS
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
232425262728
March 2026
MTWTFSS
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031
April 2026
MTWTFSS
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930
May 2026
MTWTFSS
123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
June 2026
MTWTFSS
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930
July 2026
MTWTFSS
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031
August 2026
MTWTFSS
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31
September 2026
MTWTFSS
123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930
October 2026
MTWTFSS
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031
November 2026
MTWTFSS
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30
December 2026
MTWTFSS
123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031

Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Armed Forces DayMay 31, 2026Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2026 – January 4, 202641New Year's Day
January 16, 2026 – January 18, 20263No leave neededLaylat al-Mi'raj
January 10, 2026 – January 18, 202694Laylat al-Mi'raj
February 21, 2026 – February 23, 20263No leave neededNational Day
February 14, 2026 – February 18, 202651Chinese New Year, First day of Ramadan

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
Laylat al-Mi'rajJanuary 16, 202611 earlier
Chinese New YearFebruary 17, 202619 later
First day of RamadanFebruary 18, 202611 earlier
Nuzul Al-QuranMarch 6, 202611 earlier
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)March 20, 202610 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 27, 202610 earlier
Islamic New YearJune 16, 202610 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 25, 202610 earlier

All about public holidays in Brunei