World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Bahrain, 2026
Holiday dates14vs 2025: +0
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Fri・Sat
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank93 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sun | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Labor Day |
| May 27, 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 28, 2026 | Thu | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| May 29, 2026 | Fri (weekend) | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tue | Islamic New Year (estimated) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Wed | Ashura (estimated) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Thu | Ashura (estimated) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tue | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Wed | National Day |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Thu | National Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 3, 2026 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026 | 3 days | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| May 27, 2026 – May 30, 2026 | 4 days | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Jun 24, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026 | 4 days | Ashura (estimated) |
| Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 | 4 days | National Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Ashura (estimated)
- + Eid al-Adha (estimated)
- + Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
- + Islamic New Year (estimated)
- + Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
- − Ashura
- − Eid al-Adha
- − Eid al-Fitr
- − Islamic New Year
- − Prophet's Birthday
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.