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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 7 days. Second day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha Holiday
22 August 2018 This National holiday is in 8 days. Fourth day of holidays for the Feast of the the Sacrifice
Eid al-Adha Holiday
23 August 2018 This National holiday is in 9 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