Bahrain public holiday are listed here. The State of Bahrain is group of about 35 islands in the Persian Gulf. It is linked to Saudi Arabia by a causeway. Finally you will note that in Bahrain, public holidays are determined by the lunar calendar and official announcements from the government.
Bahrain Public Holiday
In Bahrain, there are generally 12-14 public holidays annually. This depending on the sighting of the moon for the Islamic holidays. The exact number of public holidays can vary from year to year.
Firstly public holidays in Bahrain include both religious and national holidays, such as Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha as well as Hijri New Year. Secondly there is also the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, National Day, and others. Finally it is always best to check with official sources. This for the most up-to-date information on public holidays in Bahrain.
Firstly the following are the public holidays for Bahrain:
- New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1, 2023
- Eid Al Fitr – TBC*
- Arafat Day – TBC*
- Eid Al Adha – TBC*
- Hijri New Year – TBC*
- Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday – TBC*
- National Day – Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Christmas Day – Sunday, December 25, 2023
*The dates for the Islamic holidays are subject to change based on the sighting of the moon. Finally also see also the National Day of Bahrain as well as the National Day of Saudi Arabia.
