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2026 Brunei Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Brunei for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

22

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

6 holidays

This Month

3

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Sultan's Birthday

19 days away

About Brunei holidays in 2026

In 2026, Brunei observes a variety of public holidays, including significant religious celebrations, national commemorations, and international observances. The year features a notable concentration of holidays in March, driven by religious events and their associated holiday extensions. Several holidays are tied to the Islamic calendar, meaning their dates shift annually. Additionally, the year includes astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices, which are also marked on the calendar.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 17, 2026SaturdayIsra and Mi'raj
February 17, 2026TuesdayChinese New Year
February 19, 2026ThursdayRamadan begins
February 23, 2026MondayNational Day
March 7, 2026SaturdayNuzul Al-Qur'an
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid al-Fitr
March 22, 2026SundayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 23, 2026MondayEid al-Fitr Holiday
March 24, 2026TuesdayEid al-Fitr Holiday
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 31, 2026SundayRoyal Brunei Armed Forces Day
June 1, 2026MondayDay off for Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
June 17, 2026WednesdayMuharram (Muslim New Year)
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 15, 2026WednesdaySultan's Birthday
August 25, 2026TuesdayMaulidur Rasul
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayChristmas Day observed

Planning around Brunei holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are based on the Islamic lunar calendar and their dates will shift each year.
  • Some holidays have multiple consecutive days off, which may affect business operations.
  • Check the selected year for the exact dates of Islamic holidays, as they can vary.
  • The calendar includes astronomical events that are observed as holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Brunei's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a significant cluster in March, largely due to the observance of Eid al-Fitr and its extended holiday period, alongside other religious and astronomical events. This creates a busy period early in the spring.

Following the March peak, the holiday distribution becomes more dispersed throughout the year. While there are individual holidays in May, June, July, August, and September, they do not form concentrated periods.

The year concludes with a few holidays in December, including Christmas Day and its observed day, offering a final period of observance before the year ends.

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