Bahrain public holidays 2026 and 2027
Bahrain has 15 days of official public holidays in 2026. Islamic holidays follow the Hijri calendar, so they move about 11 days earlier each year and are confirmed by moon sighting; national days fall on the same date every year.
Bahrain public holidays 2026
15 days of public holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (1st day) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day) | |
| Labour Day | |
| Arafat Day | |
| Eid Al-Adha (1st day) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (2nd day) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (3rd day) | |
| Islamic New Year | |
| Ashura (9th) | |
| Ashura (10th) | |
| Prophet's Birthday | |
| National Day (1st day) | |
| National Day (2nd day) |
Bahrain public holidays 2027
15 days of public holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (1st day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day)(expected) | |
| Labour Day | |
| Arafat Day(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (1st day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (2nd day)(expected) | |
| Eid Al-Adha (3rd day)(expected) | |
| Islamic New Year(expected) | |
| Ashura (9th)(expected) | |
| Ashura (10th)(expected) | |
| Prophet's Birthday(expected) | |
| National Day (1st day) | |
| National Day (2nd day) |
Dates marked “expected” are estimated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. Each authority announces the official dates closer to the holiday, and they can differ by a day; we update this page when the circular is published.
The 2026 dates are the official calendar the AhlanHamad payroll engine uses to count working days, leave and holiday pay in Bahrain.
Working on a public holiday? Overtime and rest-day rules are in the Bahrain labour-law guide
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Bahrain have in 2026?
15 days in 2026: New Year's Day (Thursday 1 January); Eid Al-Fitr (1st day) (Friday 20 March); Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day) (Saturday 21 March); Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day) (Sunday 22 March); Labour Day (Friday 1 May); Arafat Day (Tuesday 26 May); Eid Al-Adha (1st day) (Wednesday 27 May); Eid Al-Adha (2nd day) (Thursday 28 May); Eid Al-Adha (3rd day) (Friday 29 May); Islamic New Year (Tuesday 16 June); Ashura (9th) (Wednesday 24 June); Ashura (10th) (Thursday 25 June); Prophet's Birthday (Tuesday 25 August); National Day (1st day) (Wednesday 16 December); National Day (2nd day) (Thursday 17 December).
How many public holidays does Bahrain have in 2027?
15 days in 2027: New Year's Day (Friday 1 January); Eid Al-Fitr (1st day) (Tuesday 9 March, expected); Eid Al-Fitr (2nd day) (Wednesday 10 March, expected); Eid Al-Fitr (3rd day) (Thursday 11 March, expected); Labour Day (Saturday 1 May); Arafat Day (Saturday 15 May, expected); Eid Al-Adha (1st day) (Sunday 16 May, expected); Eid Al-Adha (2nd day) (Monday 17 May, expected); Eid Al-Adha (3rd day) (Tuesday 18 May, expected); Islamic New Year (Sunday 6 June, expected); Ashura (9th) (Monday 14 June, expected); Ashura (10th) (Tuesday 15 June, expected); Prophet's Birthday (Sunday 15 August, expected); National Day (1st day) (Thursday 16 December); National Day (2nd day) (Friday 17 December).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Bahrain?
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Bahrain is expected from Tuesday 9 March to Thursday 11 March (3 days off), subject to moon sighting and the official announcement.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Bahrain?
Eid al-Adha 2027 in Bahrain is expected from Sunday 16 May to Tuesday 18 May (3 days off), subject to moon sighting and the official announcement.
When is Bahrain's National Day?
Bahrain's National Day holiday falls on 16 December and 17 December every year.