Holiday Guide for Brunei in 2026

Brunei information

Population: 437,483
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Calling Code: (673)
Time Zone: 0 UTC
Currency: Brunei dollar
Language: Malay

List of National Holidays in Brunei in 2026

	Thursday January 1st New Year's Day Brunei: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Saturday January 17th Israk Mikraj Brunei: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven
	Tuesday February 17th Lunar New Year Brunei: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
	Thursday February 19th First Day of Ramadhan Brunei: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast
	Monday February 23rd Long Weekend! National Day Brunei: Marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. It is the National Day of Brunei
	Saturday March 7th Nuzul Al-Quran Brunei: Commemorates the day when the words of the Qur'an were first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad
	Saturday March 21st Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Brunei: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
	Sunday March 22nd Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Holiday Brunei: Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
	Monday March 23rd Long Weekend! Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Holiday Brunei: Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
	Tuesday March 24th Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Holiday Brunei: Fourth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan
	Wednesday May 27th Hari Raya Aidil Adha Brunei: Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast in the Muslim calendar. It celebrates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah's command, before he was stopped by Allah.
	Monday June 1st Long Weekend! Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day (in lieu) Brunei: The Royal Brunei Armed Forces was formed on 31 May 1961
	Wednesday June 17th Al-Hijra Brunei: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.
	Wednesday July 15th H.M. The Sultan's Birthday Brunei: Commemorates the birthday of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in 1946
	Tuesday August 25th Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Brunei: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar
	Friday December 25th Long Weekend! Christmas Day Brunei: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
	Saturday December 26th Christmas Day (in lieu) Brunei: As Christmas Day falls on a Friday in 2026, the following Saturday will be a public holiday.