{"id":150076,"date":"2025-09-12T05:54:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T05:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimyo.com\/middle-east\/?p=150076"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:18:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:18:41","slug":"list-of-public-holidays-in-bahrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimyo.com\/middle-east\/insights\/list-of-public-holidays-in-bahrain\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Public Holidays in Bahrain 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What are Public Holidays in Bahrain (2025) ? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The vibrant Kingdom of Bahrain has a rich diversity of occasions and festivals that show its vibrant culture. Celebration of <\/span>a number of<\/span> festivals marks Bahrain <\/span>Holidays\u00a0makes<\/span> it important to understand their importance in the history of Bahrain.\u00a0These festivals <\/span>provide an opportunity for residents of Bahrain and foreigners<\/span> traveling there to understand its culture and history. In this blog, we will dwell on the diverse tapestry of public holidays in Bahrain. Read the full blog to deep dive into your understanding of Bahrain festivals.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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List of public holidays in Bahrain in 2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Discover the complete list of public holidays in Bahrain for 2025, including religious and national observances. Use this guide to plan vacations, business schedules, and HR calendars with accuracy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Date\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Weekday<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Holiday<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1 January, 25\u2032<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Wednesday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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New Year<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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31 March-2 April, 25\u2032<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monday-Wednesday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Eid-al-Fitr<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5 June, 25\u2032<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Thursday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Arafat Day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7-9 June, 25\u2032<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Saturday-Monday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Eid-al-Adha<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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27 June, 25\u2032<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Islamic New Year<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5 July, 25\u2032<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Saturday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ashoora<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5 September, 25\u2032<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Prophet\u2019s Birthday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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16-17 December, 25\u2032<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tuesday-Wednesday<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bahrain Public Holiday 2025: In Detail Explanation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Below given the is the detailed explanation to the listed Public holidays in Bahrain\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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New Year (January 1, 2025) <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The New Year falls on January 1, which is the first day of the year. It falls exactly after Christmas and brings extreme joy and new resolutions, marking a fresh start. Most countries around the world <\/span>observe<\/span> it as a <\/span>public holidays<\/span> in Bahrain. Most\u00a0<\/span><\/span>businesses necessity<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and corporations close on this day. Fireworks with this Bahrain public holidays start at exactly 00:00 in local time <\/span>zones..<\/span> People make several resolutions as per their goals to achieve such as weight loss, exercising more, giving up <\/span>bad habits<\/span> etc. The tradition of setting New Year resolutions started <\/span>nearly 4000<\/span> years ago.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eid-al-Fitr (March 31-April 2, 2025) <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Al Israa Wal Miraj, also known as Israa and Miraj, is celebrated on the 27th day of the Islamic month of Rajab. This significant event in the Islamic calendar commemorates the night when Allah (God) took Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem and then ascended him to the heavens. The details of this miraculous journey are derived from the Quran and other teachings of Prophet Muhammad.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On this day, many businesses and corporations observe a day off in recognition of the religious significance of Al Israa Wal Miraj. People often mark the festival by illuminating their homes with colorful and bright lights that they keep on throughout the night, adding to the celebratory atmosphere with Public holidays in Bahrain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Arafat Day (June 5, 2025) <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Muslims all over the world celebrate Arafat Day on June 5, 2025, and they consider it one of the most important festivals from 1300 years ago. This day marks the farewell of Prophet Muhammed after he conquered the city of Makkah.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Arafat Day<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Bahrain <\/span>public<\/span> Holidays\u00a0is <\/span>observed<\/span> on the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage. The day of Arafat can vary in different countries as it is based on the slighting of the moon. People ask for mercy from the Almighty for their sins. This is one of the Bahrain Holidays that holds utmost importance in the history of the Islamic calendar to seek blessings and gratitude.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eid-al-Adah (June 7-9, 2025) <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Eid-al-Adah also known as the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u201cFeast of Sacrifice\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is one of the most important celebrations for Muslims <\/span>and also<\/span> marked as important public holidays in <\/span>Bahrain.<\/span> The reason for its utmost importance is that it lasts for four days. The reference to \u201cFeast of Sacrifice\u201d derives from the Prophet Abraham\u2019s willingness to sacrifice everything. During Eid-al-Adah people also make the sacrifice of an animal to make the Almighty happy. They with this Bahrain National holidays also undertake charity of food and clothes for the needy people.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Islamic New Year (June 27, 2025) <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Islamic New Year also known as Hirji New Year is celebrated by Muslims. This is one of public holidays in Bahrain that happens in most of the countries around the world. It also represents the start of the Muslim era as it coincides with the Hijrah, the journey of the Prophet from Mecca to Medina. The new Islamic Year begins with a time of reflection and attention to prayers and avoiding any kind of sinful practices. The customs vary from country to country, <\/span>generally involving<\/span> attending rituals, <\/span>prayers<\/span> and parades.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ashoora (July 5, 2025) <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Only Bahrain is one of the Gulf countries that marks <\/span>Ashoora<\/span> as a <\/span>public holidays<\/span> in <\/span>Bahrain .<\/span> This holiday <\/span>observes<\/span> the 10th day of Muharram as <\/span>Ashoora<\/span>. This<\/span><\/span>\u00a0Bahrain<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0public Holidays people celebrate a feast on the day of <\/span>Ashoora<\/span> in Bahrain. On this Bahrain holidays Prophet Musa freed the Israelites from Egyptians. The word Ashura means \u201ctenth\u201d in <\/span>Arabic<\/span> but Islamic scholars differ on the reason for the naming. On this Bahrain public Holidays, they serve a dish called Asure composed of cereals and dry fruits.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Prophet\u2019s Birthday (September 5, 2025) <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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People also know the Prophet\u2019s birthday as \u201cMilad <\/span>un<\/span> Nabi<\/span>\u201d,<\/span> and many countries <\/span>observe<\/span> this day as a public holiday. It commemorates the birth anniversary of the founder of Islam and proclaimer of the Quran. As the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycles, the date of this festival may vary in different countries. People <\/span>celebrate<\/span> the <\/span>b\u2019day<\/span> with religious lectures and teachings of the Quran. The teachings of the Quran with <\/span>these Public holidays<\/span> in Bahrain helped to <\/span>establish<\/span> one of the most famous religions in the world by the name of Islam.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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National Day (December 16-17, 2025) <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bahrain National Holidays <\/span>mark<\/span> National Day on December 16, lasts for two days. People celebrate this Bahrain holidays to mark the victory of former ruler Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa. The celebration of National Day Holiday as a <\/span>public holidays<\/span> in Bahrain includes road shows, cultural events, cultural fests, fireworks, exhibitions etc. This Bahrain National Holidays\u00a0is the time when the government announces their new projects for the upcoming year. Moreover, beautiful flowers brighten many streets on this Bahrain National Day Holiday.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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So these are all the public holidays in Bahrain that are celebrated. Most businesses and corporations close on these days to celebrate and mark their importance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

All the above-mentioned Bahrain National Holidays are applicable. So if you are looking to plan your holidays and vacations with your near and dear ones you can use this calendar as a reference. Moreover, organizations and HR professionals can use the calendar to plan the holidays for their employees accordingly.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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* <\/span><\/b>The above mentioned dates are preliminary and subject to change. We will modify them upon receiving updates.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Bahrain Public Holidays include New Year, Eid-al-Fitr, Arafat Day, Islamic New Year, Eid-al-Adha, <\/span>Ashoora<\/span>, Prophet\u2019s Birthday, National Day.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In Bahrain, Eid Al Adha is <\/span>observed<\/span> from June 7 to June 9, 2025.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, Prophet Muhamad\u2019s birthday falls on September 5, 2025<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Public holidays in Bahrain are celebrated with parades, road shows, <\/span>rituals<\/span> and prayers offered to the Almighty.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t