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Public Holidays in Bahrain in 2018
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Eid al-Adha
21 August 2018 This National holiday is in 57 days. Second day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha Holiday
22 August 2018 This National holiday is in 58 days. Fourth day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha Holiday
23 August 2018 This National holiday is in 59 days. Third day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
List of National Public holidays of Bahrain in 2018
| Day | Date | Holiday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | January 01 | New Year's Day | |
| Tuesday | May 01 | Labour Day | International observances began with the Haymarket Riot in Chicago |
| Friday | June 15 | Eid Al Fitr | End of Ramadan |
| Saturday | June 16 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | |
| Sunday | June 17 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | |
| Monday | June 18 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Public sector |
| Tuesday | June 19 | Eid Al Fitr Holiday | Public sector |
| Tuesday | August 21 | Eid Al-Adha | Date varies on Lunar cycle |
| Wednesday | August 22 | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | Date varies on Lunar cycle |
| Thursday | August 23 | Eid Al-Adha Holiday | Date varies on Lunar cycle |
| Tuesday | September 11 | Hijri New Year | Islamic New Year |
| Wednesday | September 19 | Ashoora Eve | 9th day of Muharram |
| Thursday | September 20 | Ashoora | 10th day of Muharram |
| Tuesday | November 20 | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad | Subject to confirmation |
| Sunday | December 16 | National Day | Two day holiday |
| Monday | December 17 | National Day Holiday |
Key
| National Holiday | Government/Public Sector |
Notes
- Friday and Saturday are the weekend
- If a holiday falls on a weekend, it may be a holiday for the public sector on the next weekday
Public Holiday News
- 13 June 2018: Five days off for public sector in Bahrain
- 29 April 2018: Bahrain announces public holiday on Workers' Day
- 06 April 2018: Bahrain confirms Isra'a Wal Miraj holiday date