Brunei Darussalam Public Holidays in 2023
Brunei Darussalam has a total of 20 holidays in 2023. 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 |
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Day off for New Year's Day |
Monday, January 2, 2023 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Chinese New Year |
Sunday, January 22, 2023 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| Day off for Chinese New Year |
Monday, January 23, 2023 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| Isra and Mi'raj |
Saturday, February 18, 2023 | 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. |
| National Day |
Thursday, February 23, 2023 | National Day is a public holiday in Brunei |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2023 | March Equinox in Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) |
| Ramadan begins |
Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 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 |
Saturday, April 8, 2023 | Nuzul Al-Qur'an is a public holiday in Brunei |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 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 |
Sunday, April 23, 2023 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Brunei |
| Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day |
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Brunei |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | June Solstice in Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) |
| Eid al-Adha |
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | 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. |
| Sultan's Birthday |
Saturday, July 15, 2023 | Sultan's Birthday is a public holiday in Brunei |
| Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| September Equinox |
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | September Equinox in Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) |
Thursday, September 28, 2023 | Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| December Solstice |
Friday, December 22, 2023 | December Solstice in Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) |
| Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25, 2023 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
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