Holidays and Observances in Bahrain for 2026

What are the main holidays in Bahrain? As with most countries, national holidays in Bahrain generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Bahrain. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 BAHRAIN HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew YearNational
MARCH
Mar 20FridayEid al-Fitr (Tentative)National
Mar 21SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative)National
Mar 22SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative)National
MAY
May 1FridayMay DayNational
May 26TuesdayArafat Day (Tentative)National
May 27WednesdayEid al-Adha (Tentative)National
May 28ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
May 29FridayEid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative)National
JUNE
Jun 16TuesdayMuharram (Tentative)National
Jun 25ThursdayAshoora (Tentative)National
Jun 26FridayAshoora Holiday (Tentative)National
AUGUST
Aug 25TuesdayThe Prophets Birthday (Tentative)National
DECEMBER
Dec 16WednesdayNational DayNational
Dec 17ThursdayNational Day (second day)National

* Please note that we only provide tentative dates for Islamic holidays. Actual holiday dates are determined by local authorities, and can vary from location to location.