Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Bahrain in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year | National holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | National holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Arafat Day | Government holiday |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Day off for Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 4 | Tuesday | Day off for Eid al-Adha Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 20 | Thursday | Muharram | National holiday |
| Aug 29 | Saturday | Ashoora | National holiday |
| Aug 30 | Sunday | Ashoora Holiday | National holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | The Prophet's Birthday | National holiday |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | National Day | National holiday |
| Dec 17 | Thursday | National Day (second day) | National holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
