New Year's Day

Bahrain observes a public holiday on January 1 to start the New Year. Though this occasion marks the beginning of the Gregorian year and is observed worldwide, many in Bahrain celebrate with family get togethers, You may make Thursday, January 2 a four-day weekend by adding one more day off. For those who want to relax or travel especially, this break is a great way to kick off the year.

Eid Al-Fitr

Expected to start on March 30, Eid Al-Fitr marks the completion of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting and prayer within Islam. Though dates are confirmed depending on the moon sight of the lunar calendar, celebrations for Eid Al-Fitr consist in particular prayers, feasts, family visits, and acts of charity.

The holiday range for 2025 is expected to run until April 2. Should you schedule a Thursday, April 3 day off, you will have a whole week off, beginning on Sunday, March 30 and running through Saturday, April 5. This offers a great chance for extended family time or a week-long trip.

Labor Day

Celebrated worldwide, Labour Day is on May 1 and recognizes workers' contributions to society, This holiday falls on a Thursday in 2025 in Bahrain, providing a three-day weekend for leisure, vacation, or national event participation honoring labor rights.

Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha

Observed on June 5, Arafat Day marks the day before Eid Al-Adha, a key Islamic calendar event. Eid Al-Adha celebrations then span until June 9. Celebrated as the "Festival of Sacrifice," Eid Al-Adha honors Prophet Ibrahim's desire to offer his son as a sacrifice in line of faith. This is a time for prayer, giving, and get-togethers around food, This holiday cycle produces a five-day break perfect for travel, family get-togethers, and spiritual introspection in 2025.

Hijri New Year, June 26

Falling on Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Islamic New Year, or Hijri New Year, commemorates the start of the lunar Islamic calendar, Celebrating this day gives opportunity for spiritual refreshment and introspection. Falling on a Thursday, the holiday allows a three-day weekend—offering a perfect vacation midway through the year.

Ashura

Observed on July 5, Ashura is a sad day in the Islamic calendar marked with ceremonies and contemplation on significant events in Islamic history. For family get-togethers and spiritual observance, this mid-summer holiday could be a contemplative retreat.

Mawlid al-Nabi

September 4, 2025 is a Thursday; so, the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, Mawlid, falls on Thursday, Usually featuring meetings, religious recitations, and debates, this public festival commemorating the life and teachings of the Prophet often Arranging this holiday over a three-day weekend offers a chance for cultural appreciation and spiritual contemplation.

National Day

Celebrated on December 16 annually, Bahrain's National Day honours the nation's independence and the coronation of its first king. Parades, pyrotechnics, and a myriad of national celebrations abound on this joyous event. Bahrain marks National Day on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, then a further public holiday on Wednesday, December 17. Taking a day off on Thursday, December 18 will allow you to stretch this holiday into a five-day break from Tuesday through the weekend a lavish approach to mark Bahrain's history and close out the year.

Plotting your leave around Bahrain's 2025 holiday calendar will help you to turn one-day observances into longer vacations , These lengthy weekends maximize your holiday time in the upcoming year by providing plenty of time for leisure, travel, and family connection.

Bahrain Public Holidays 2025 & Long Weekends

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