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Brunei public holidays 2028: 13 holidays, 1 long weekend

In 2028, Brunei has 13 public holidays: 9 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 1 long weekend. Chinese New Year falls on January 26, 2028, and January is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

Public holidays in 2028

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2028SaturdayNew Year's Day—
January 26, 2028WednesdayChinese New Year—
January 28, 2028FridayFirst day of Ramadan—
February 13, 2028SundayNuzul Al-Quran—
February 23, 2028WednesdayNational Day—
February 26, 2028SaturdayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)—
May 5, 2028FridayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)—
May 25, 2028ThursdayIslamic New Year—
May 31, 2028WednesdayArmed Forces Day—
July 15, 2028SaturdaySultan's Birthday—
August 3, 2028ThursdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)—
December 14, 2028ThursdayLaylat al-Mi'raj—
December 25, 2028MondayChristmas Day—

2028 calendar

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February 2028
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2028Saturday
Nuzul Al-QuranFebruary 13, 2028Sunday
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)February 26, 2028Saturday
Sultan's BirthdayJuly 15, 2028Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 28, 2028 – January 30, 20283No leave neededFirst day of Ramadan
January 26, 2028 – January 30, 202851Chinese New Year, First day of Ramadan
February 19, 2028 – February 23, 202852National Day
April 29, 2028 – May 7, 202894Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
Chinese New YearJanuary 26, 202811 earlier
First day of RamadanJanuary 28, 202811 earlier
Nuzul Al-QuranFebruary 13, 202811 earlier
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)February 26, 202811 earlier
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)May 5, 202810 earlier
Islamic New YearMay 25, 202811 earlier
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)August 3, 202810 earlier
Laylat al-Mi'rajDecember 14, 2028344 later

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