Holiday Guide for Brunei in 2020

Brunei 2020
Brunei
2020

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 2020

New Year's Day


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

Lunar New Year


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.

National Day Holiday (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
National Day Holiday (in lieu)

Brunei: Marks full independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. It is the National Day of Brunei

Israk Mikraj


Israk Mikraj

Brunei: Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven

First Day of Ramadhan

 Long Weekend! 
First Day of Ramadhan

Brunei: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims fast

Nuzul Al-Quran

 Long Weekend! 
Nuzul Al-Quran

Brunei: Commemorates the day when the words of the Qur'an were first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri


Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

Brunei: The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Holiday

Brunei: Second day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Holiday


Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Holiday

Brunei: Third day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri


Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

Brunei: Fourth day of holidays for the festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan

Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day (in lieu)

Brunei: The Royal Brunei Armed Forces was formed on 31 May 1961

H.M. The Sultan's Birthday


H.M. The Sultan's Birthday

Brunei: Commemorates the birthday of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 15 July 1946

Hari Raya Aidil Adha

 Long Weekend! 
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.

Al-Hijra


Al-Hijra

Brunei: Marks Islamic New Year and the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Medina in 622AD.

Prophet Muhammad's Birthday


Prophet Muhammad's Birthday

Brunei: Celebrated by Muslims on the twelfth day of the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar

Christmas Day


Christmas Day

Brunei: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Notes

  • Fridays and Sundays are non working days