Public holidays in Bahrain consist mostly of Islamic Holidays and are based on the lunar calendar subject to moon sighting. Therefore, the dates of these Islamic holidays vary from year to year.
Bahrain is a country in the GCC region which consists of more than 30 islands. It covers an area of about 765.3 square kilometers (295.5 sq mi). Back in the 19th century, Bahrain’s pearl fisheries were considered the best in the world. Bahrain is home to a population of 1.425 million including locals and expatriates. Bahrain is the third smallest nation in Asia after Maldives and Singapore. However small the size of the country, Bahrain has a high Human Development Index and belongs to the high-income economies of the world, according to the World Bank.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wed | New Year |
| March 30 – April 1 | Sun – Tue | Eid al Fitr |
| May 1 | Thu | May Day/Labor Day |
| Jun 5 | Thu | Arafat Day |
| Jun 6 – 8 | Fri – Sun | Eid al Adha |
| Jun 26 | Thu | Muharram (Islamic New Year) |
| Jul 4 – 5 | Fri – Sat | Ashoora |
| Sep 4 | Thu | The Prophet’s Birthday |
| Dec 16 – 17 | Tue – Wed | National Day |
| Dec 21 | Sun | December Solstice |
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan (Fasting). It is celebrated in Bahrain and across the GCC region and other Muslim countries. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night. Most restaurants are closed and businesses operate in shorter hours. Smoking and drinking in public are not permitted.
Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha, also known as the Greater Eid, is the Feast of the Sacrifice. The holiday honors (Abraham) who wanted to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.
Arafat Day
Arafat Day is the Commemoration of Muhammad’s final sermon and completion of the message of Islam.
National Day
National Day in Bahrain is celebrated every December 16. This day marks the anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to power.
Ashoora
Ashoora is a two-day public holiday in Bahrain, occurring on the ninth and tenth days of Muharram.
Prophet’s Birthday
The birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad is commemorated on the third month in the Islamic calendar.
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