Bahrain Public Holidays in 2026
Bahrain has a total of 25 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information displayed 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 |
|---|---|
| New Year | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Ramadan Start (Provisional) | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr (Provisional) | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Provisional) | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Provisional) | Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
| May Day | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Arafat Day (Provisional) | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha (Provisional) | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday (Provisional) | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday (Provisional) | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Muharram | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Ashoora | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| Ashoora Holiday | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| National Day | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 |
| National Day Holiday | Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr Government Holiday | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr Government Holiday | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
| Labour Day Government Holiday | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha Government Holiday | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| Ashura Government Holiday | Sunday, June 28, 2026 |