bahrain Holidays

Posted by CelebrateZone.com on Wed, May 10, 2023

All upcoming holidays for Bahrain.

Bahrain is a small island country located in the Persian Gulf. It is known for its rich culture, history, and traditions. Bahrain celebrates several holidays throughout the year, including:

  1. National Day: This holiday is celebrated on December 16th and marks the day when Bahrain gained independence from British rule in 1971. It is a day of national pride and celebration, with parades, fireworks, and cultural events.

  2. Eid al-Fitr: This holiday marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is celebrated with feasting and family gatherings. It is a time for forgiveness, generosity, and gratitude.

  3. Eid al-Adha: This holiday celebrates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son for Allah. It is a time for prayer, reflection, and sacrifice, with families slaughtering animals and sharing the meat with the less fortunate.

  4. Ashura: This holiday commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. It is a solemn day of mourning and remembrance, with processions and prayers.

  5. Bahrain International Airshow: This event is held every two years and attracts aviation enthusiasts from around the world. It features aerobatic displays, military aircraft, and commercial planes.

Bahrain is also known for its vibrant nightlife, shopping, and dining scene, with many festivals and events throughout the year.

Holidays in Bahrain

Date Holiday
01, January, 2023 New Year’s Day
01, May, 2023 Labour Day
21, April, 2023 Eid Al Fitr*
22, April, 2023 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
23, April, 2023 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
28, June, 2023 Eid Al Adha*
29, June, 2023 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
30, June, 2023 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
19, July, 2023 Al Hijra New Year*
27, July, 2023 Ashura Holiday*
28, July, 2023 Ashura*
27, September, 2023 Prophets Birthday*
16, December, 2023 National Day
17, December, 2023 National Day
01, January, 2024 New Year’s Day
01, May, 2024 Labour Day
10, April, 2024 Eid Al Fitr*
11, April, 2024 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
12, April, 2024 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
16, June, 2024 Eid Al Adha*
17, June, 2024 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
18, June, 2024 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
07, July, 2024 Al Hijra New Year*
15, July, 2024 Ashura Holiday*
16, July, 2024 Ashura*
15, September, 2024 Prophets Birthday*
16, December, 2024 National Day
17, December, 2024 National Day
01, January, 2025 New Year’s Day
01, May, 2025 Labour Day
30, March, 2025 Eid Al Fitr*
31, March, 2025 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
01, April, 2025 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
06, June, 2025 Eid Al Adha*
07, June, 2025 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
08, June, 2025 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
26, June, 2025 Al Hijra New Year*
04, July, 2025 Ashura Holiday*
05, July, 2025 Ashura*
04, September, 2025 Prophets Birthday*
16, December, 2025 National Day
17, December, 2025 National Day
01, January, 2026 New Year’s Day
01, May, 2026 Labour Day
20, March, 2026 Eid Al Fitr*
21, March, 2026 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
22, March, 2026 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
27, May, 2026 Eid Al Adha*
28, May, 2026 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
29, May, 2026 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
16, June, 2026 Al Hijra New Year*
24, June, 2026 Ashura Holiday*
25, June, 2026 Ashura*
25, August, 2026 Prophets Birthday*
16, December, 2026 National Day
17, December, 2026 National Day
01, January, 2027 New Year’s Day
01, May, 2027 Labour Day
09, March, 2027 Eid Al Fitr*
10, March, 2027 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
11, March, 2027 Eid Al Fitr Holiday*
16, May, 2027 Eid Al Adha*
17, May, 2027 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
18, May, 2027 Eid Al Adha Holiday*
06, June, 2027 Al Hijra New Year*
14, June, 2027 Ashura Holiday*
15, June, 2027 Ashura*
14, August, 2027 Prophets Birthday*
16, December, 2027 National Day
17, December, 2027 National Day