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.
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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.