Official holidays in Bahrain

Bahrain, being a Muslim country, celebrates Islamic festivals. Therefore, one can find that public holidays are mostly on Islamic festivals or events. Some of the festivals might have more than one day of public off. During these holidays, all the government offices and banks remain closed.

Official Holdiays for 2011

New Year's Day
1 January, Saturday

Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet)
15 February, Tuesday

Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
30 August, Tuesday 

Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) 
6 November, Sunday  

Al-Hijrah (Islamic New Year)
26 November, Saturday

Ashura
5 December, Monday

National Day 
16 December, Friday

Official Holidays for 2012

New Year's Day
1 January, Sunday

Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet)
4 February, Friday

Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
19 August, Friday

Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
26 October, Wednesday

Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
15 November, Tuesday

Ashoura
24 November, Thursday

National Day (two days)
16 December, Friday

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