Public holidays · Asia · 2026
Bahrain Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Bahrain
Bahrain has 5 national public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a weekday and 1 on a weekend. The next public holiday is National Day on Wednesday, 16 December (in 50 days). There are 3 long weekends.
50days
Next public holiday
National Day
Wednesday, 16 December 2026 · اليوم الوطني
5
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4
On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
3
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays
Bahrain public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | رأس السنة الميلادية | Public holiday | |
| Sports Day | اليوم الرياضي | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | يوم العمال | Public holiday |
| National Day Next | اليوم الوطني | Public holiday | |
| National Day | اليوم الوطني | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Bahrain holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Bahrain 2026
3 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Thu 1 Jan – Sat 3 Jan
No leave needed
3days
Fri 20 Feb – Sun 22 Feb
No leave needed
4days
Wed 16 Dec – Sat 19 Dec
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Bahrain
How many public holidays does Bahrain have in 2026?
5 national public holidays. That ranks Bahrain #222 of 235 countries by number of holidays in 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Bahrain?
National Day (اليوم الوطني) on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 — in 50 days. After that: National Day on Thursday, 17 December.
How many long weekends are there in Bahrain in 2026?
3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.
Which Bahrain public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Labour Day (Fri 1 May). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Bahrain?
December, with 2 national holidays: National Day and National Day.