Brunei Darussalam Public Holidays in 2008
Brunei Darussalam has a total of 21 holidays in 2008. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Thursday, January 10, 2008 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| Chinese New Year |
Thursday, February 7, 2008 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| National Day |
Saturday, February 23, 2008 | National Day is a public holiday in Brunei |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) |
Thursday, March 20, 2008 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| March Equinox |
Thursday, March 20, 2008 | March Equinox in Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) |
| Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day |
Saturday, May 31, 2008 | Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Brunei |
| June Solstice |
Friday, June 20, 2008 | June Solstice in Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) |
| Sultan's Birthday |
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 | Sultan's Birthday is a public holiday in Brunei |
| Isra and Mi'raj |
Thursday, July 31, 2008 | Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. |
| Ramadan begins |
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 | Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| Nuzul Al-Qur'an |
Thursday, September 18, 2008 | Nuzul Al-Qur'an is a public holiday in Brunei |
| September Equinox |
Monday, September 22, 2008 | September Equinox in Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Thursday, October 2, 2008 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Friday, October 3, 2008 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Brunei |
| Day off for Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Saturday, October 4, 2008 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Brunei |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
Saturday, October 4, 2008 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Brunei |
| Eid al-Adha |
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| December Solstice |
Sunday, December 21, 2008 | December Solstice in Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) |
| Christmas Day |
Thursday, December 25, 2008 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Monday, December 29, 2008 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
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