Bahrain (BH)
A compact, English-friendly Gulf island state with no personal income tax, strong banking and professional services, liberal social norms by regional standards, and a practical base for Saudi Arabia via the King Fahd Causeway.
Capital: Manama
Region: Middle East
Language: Arabic
Currency: BHD (BD)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 58)
Emergency: 999
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Public Holidays 2026
15 holidays in Bahrain. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Gregorian New Year
Official public and bank holiday.
March 2026
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr Day 1 Public Holiday
Eid Al Fitr
Islamic holiday; dates are subject to moon sighting and official confirmation.
Sat 21
Eid al-Fitr Day 2 Public Holiday
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Second day of the Eid al-Fitr holiday period.
Sun 22
Eid al-Fitr Day 3 Public Holiday
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Third day of the Eid al-Fitr holiday period.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Labour Day
Observed across public and private sectors.
Tue 26
Arafat Day Public Holiday
Waqfat Arafah
Expected start of the Eid al-Adha holiday period; subject to confirmation.
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha Day 1 Public Holiday
Eid Al Adha
Islamic holiday; dates are subject to moon sighting.
Thu 28
Eid al-Adha Day 2 Public Holiday
Eid Al Adha Holiday
Second day of the Eid al-Adha holiday period.
Fri 29
Eid al-Adha Day 3 Public Holiday
Eid Al Adha Holiday
Third day of the Eid al-Adha holiday period.
June 2026
Tue 16
Hijri New Year Public Holiday
Al Hijra New Year
Expected date for 1448 AH; subject to official confirmation.
Thu 25
Ashoora Eve (Day 1) Public Holiday
Ashoora
Eve of Ashoora — 9 Muharram 1448 AH (approx. Jun 25, 2026). Important public holiday in Bahrain; dates subject to official moon sighting announcement.
Fri 26
Ashoora (Day 2) Public Holiday
Ashoora
Ashoora — 10 Muharram 1448 AH (approx. Jun 26, 2026). Major Shia commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
August 2026
Tue 25
Prophet Mohammed's Birthday Public Holiday
Mawlid Al Nabi
Expected date for 1448 AH.
December 2026
Wed 16
Bahrain National Day Public Holiday
National Day
Major national celebration with events and traffic diversions.
Thu 17
Accession Day / National Day Holiday Public Holiday
Accession Day
Second day of National Day holiday.
Note: Some holidays in Bahrain apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.