Public holidays in Bahrain

The following table indicates declared Bahrain government national holidays for the year 2015 only—cultural variants also provide opportunity for holidays tied to local events. In total there are 10 public holidays.

2017 public holidays

DateEnglish nameLocal (Arabic) nameDescription
1 JanuaryNew Year's Dayرأس السنة الميلاديةThe Gregorian New Year's Day, celebrated by most parts of the world.
3 January, 24 December Prophet Muhammad's birthdayالمولد النبويCommemorates Prophet Muhammad's birthday, celebrated in most parts of the Muslim world.
1 MayLabour Dayيوم العمالLocally called "Eid Al Oumal" (Workers' Day), it is an annual holiday that celebrates the achievements of workers.
17–19 JulyLittle Feastعيد الفطرCommemorates end of Ramadan.
31 AugustArafat Dayيوم عرفةCommemoration of Muhammad's final sermon and completion of the message of Islam.
1-3 September 4 september tentative hoildayFeast of the Sacrificeعيد الأضحىCommemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Also known as the Big Feast (celebrated from the 10th to 13th).
14 OctoberIslamic New Yearرأس السنة الهجريةIslamic New Year (also known as: Hijri New Year).
22–23 NovemberDay of AshuraعاشوراءRepresent the 9th and 10th day of the Hijri month of Muharram. Coincide with the memory of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
16 DecemberNational Dayاليوم الوطنيNational Day of Bahrain.
17 DecemberAccession Dayيوم الجلوسAccession Day for the late Amir Sh. Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa

See also

  • Islamic calendar - for further expansion on the months and days identified above

References


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