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BahrainPublic holidays in Bahrain 2026
The official calendar: 8 holiday periods totalling 15 days, of which 5 depend on the moon sighting and are marked as expected.
Holiday periods8Bahrain
Days off15counting multi-day breaks
Moon-dependent5confirmed by sighting
Checked2026-11-14official source
| Date | Holiday | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Gregorian New Year 1 January, 1 day (Bahrain AIC 01/26). | 1 | fixed |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Eid al-Fitr 3 days from 20 March 2026 (Bahrain AIC 01/26, asterisked +/-1 day); moon-sighting dependent. | 3 | expected |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day 1 May, 1 day (Bahrain AIC 01/26). | 1 | fixed |
| 26 May 2026 | Eid al-Adha (Arafah Day and Eid al-Adha) 4 days from 26 May 2026 (Bahrain AIC 01/26: Arafah Day plus Eid al-Adha, asterisked +/-1 day); moon-sighting dependent. | 4 | expected |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Al Hijra New Year 1 day from 16 June 2026, asterisked +/-1 day; moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Ashoora 2 days from 24 June 2026 (9-10 Muharram 1448), asterisked +/-1 day; moon-sighting dependent. | 2 | expected |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Prophet Mohammed's Birthday 25 August 2026 per Bahrain AIC 01/26 (listed without the +/-1 day asterisk); moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 16 Dec 2026 | Bahrain National Day 2 days from 16 December 2026 (Bahrain AIC 01/26). | 2 | fixed |
Dates in the table are the official calendar; lunar holidays can shift by a day once sighted.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Eid al-Fitr in Bahrain in 2026?
- The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 20 Mar 2026, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
- How many days off do workers get in Bahrain in 2026?
- 15 days across 8 holiday periods, as published in the official calendar. Some employers add company days, and weekend rules differ — Bahrain weekends and shift patterns are set by the labour ministry.
- Are these dates confirmed?
- 3 of the 8 periods are fixed dates set by law. The other 5 follow the Islamic calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting; they are marked "expected" here and may move by one day.
Other years and countries
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SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdatedTranscribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.