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Bahrain has 5 public holidays in 2021. Of these, 5 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Bahraini public holidays or Bahraini bank holidays? Bahrain public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Bahrain celebrates 5 public holidays in 2021. These include 5 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: رأس السنة الميلادية (New Year's Day) (on January 1), اليوم الرياضي (Sports Day) (on February 22), يوم العمال (Labour Day) (on May 1), اليوم الوطني (National Day) (on December 16) and اليوم الوطني (National Day) (on December 17).
About these dates: the Bahrain 2021 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
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December
Long weekends & bridge days
A Bahrain holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2021.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendFeb 20 – Feb 223 days
- Long weekendDec 16 – Dec 194 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain has 5 public holidays in 2021.
Yes. 5 out of 5 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 3 long weekends in Bahrain in 2021.
No. The next public holiday in Bahrain is on .