
Bahrain Public Holidays Calendar for 2025
Understanding Bahrain's public holidays for 2025 is useful whether you live in or plan to visit the country. This guide summarizes the key public holiday dates and highlights to be aware of.
Holiday Calendar
Name of holiday | Date | Day of the week | No of days |
---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 1st Jan | Wednesday | 1 |
Eid al-Fitr | 30th March-1st April | Sunday - Tuesday | 3 |
Labour Day | 1st May | Thursday | 1 |
Eid al-Adha | 6th - 8th June | Friday- Sunday | 3 |
Al Hijra New Year* 1447 | 4th -5th July | Friday- Saturday | 2 |
Ashoora | 15th July | Monday - Tuesday | 2 |
Prophet's Birthday | 4th September | Thursday | 1 |
National Day | 16th -17th December | Tuesday - Wednesday | 2 |
Summary
In 2025, Bahrain will have several paid public holidays for employees and times of cultural significance for visitors. Major holidays include New Year's Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and National Day. Keep in mind potential business and attraction closures, travel cost increases, and schedule changes around the public holidays each year.
**Note:** This table reflects the public holidays announced for 2025. Exact dates for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may vary slightly as they are based on the lunar calendar.