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BahrainPublic holidays in Bahrain 2027
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 2027 | Gregorian New Year 1 January, 1 day. | 1 | fixed |
| 9 Mar 2027 | Eid al-Fitr 3 days; projected for 1448 AH. Moon-sighting dependent - Bahrain's aeronautical information circular for 2027 is not published yet. | 3 | expected |
| 1 May 2027 | Labour Day 1 May, 1 day. | 1 | fixed |
| 15 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha (Arafah Day and Eid al-Adha) 4 days (Arafah Day plus Eid al-Adha); projected for 1448 AH. Moon-sighting dependent. | 4 | expected |
| 6 Jun 2027 | Al Hijra New Year 1 Muharram 1449; projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 14 Jun 2027 | Ashoora 9-10 Muharram 1449; projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 2 | expected |
| 15 Aug 2027 | Prophet Mohammed's Birthday 12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1449; projected, moon-sighting dependent. | 1 | expected |
| 16 Dec 2027 | Bahrain National Day 2 days from 16 December. | 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 2027?
- The calendar places Eid al-Fitr at 9 Mar 2027, pending the moon sighting. The official announcement is usually made the evening before.
- How many days off do workers get in Bahrain in 2027?
- 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.
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SourceOfficial holiday calendarUpdatedTranscribed from the linked official calendar or cabinet circular. Lunar dates marked expected.