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2026 Bahrain Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Bahrain, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

20

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

5 holidays

This Month

4

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Ashoora

Today

About Bahrain holidays in 2026

In 2026, Bahrain observes a variety of holidays, including significant Islamic observances such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Arafat Day, and Eid al-Adha. The year also includes national celebrations like National Day, alongside internationally recognized holidays such as New Year's Day and May Day. Astronomical events like the March Equinox, June Solstice, and September Equinox are also noted.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday
May 1, 2026FridayMay Day
May 26, 2026TuesdayArafat Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday
May 29, 2026FridayEid al-Adha Holiday
June 17, 2026WednesdayMuharram
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 26, 2026FridayAshoora
June 27, 2026SaturdayAshoora Holiday
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 16, 2026WednesdayNational Day
December 17, 2026ThursdayNational Day Holiday
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice

Planning around Bahrain holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are tied to the Islamic lunar calendar, so their dates shift annually.
  • Several Islamic holidays are observed over multiple consecutive days.
  • National Day is a key secular observance celebrated at the end of the year.
  • Astronomical events are noted but do not typically involve public closures.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Bahrain's holiday calendar shows significant clusters in the spring months, particularly March and May, driven by major Islamic festivals and observances. These periods often include multiple consecutive days off.

The middle of the year, specifically June, also sees a concentration of holidays related to the Islamic calendar, including Muharram and Ashoora. Following this, the holiday frequency decreases through the summer and early autumn.

The year concludes with a notable observance in December, National Day, which is celebrated with consecutive holiday days, marking the end of the holiday year.

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