The Central Bank of Bahrain lists these official holidays for 2026:
- New Year's Day: 1 January
- Eid Al Fitr: 20, 21 and 22 March
- Labour Day: 1 May
- Eid Al Adha: 27, 28 and 29 May
- Al Hijra New Year: 16 June
- Ashoora: 24 and 25 June
- Prophet's Birthday: 25 August
- National Day: 16 and 17 December
Islamic holidays follow the moon, so their dates are only confirmed shortly before. Check the announcement nearer the time before you book travel or plan around a bank visit.