Official public holidays
Public holidays in Bahrain 2027
The 10 national public holidays of Bahrain in 2027.
- Friday 1 January
New Year's Day
عيد رأس السنة
- Tuesday 9 March
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
عيد الفطر
- Saturday 1 May
Labour Day
يوم العمال
- Saturday 15 May
Arafat Day
يوم عرفة
- Sunday 16 May
Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
عيد الأضحى
- Sunday 6 June
Islamic New Year
رأس السنة الهجرية
- Tuesday 15 June
Day of Ashura
عاشوراء
- Saturday 14 August
Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
المولد النبويّ
- Thursday 16 December
National Day
اليوم الوطني
- Friday 17 December
Accession Day
يوم الجلوس
Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.
Dates marked as approximate depend on the observation of the Moon and may vary by a day.
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How many national public holidays does Bahrain have in 2027?
Bahrain has 10 national public holidays in 2027.
What are the public holidays in Bahrain in 2027?
January 1: New Year's Day; March 9: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr); May 1: Labour Day; May 15: Arafat Day; May 16: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha); June 6: Islamic New Year; June 15: Day of Ashura; August 14: Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid); December 16: National Day; December 17: Accession Day.