Long weekends in Bahrain, 2026.
Bahrain, 2026: 3 long weekends. 1 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 12 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 16 December to 20 December: 5 days off, take Fri 18 Dec as leave (National Day)
Public holidays in Bahrain, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (رأس السنة الميلادية) |
| Sunday 22 February | Sports Day (اليوم الرياضي) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (يوم العمال) |
| Wednesday 16 December | National Day (اليوم الوطني) |
| Thursday 17 December | National Day (اليوم الوطني) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Bahrain in 2026?
Bahrain has 1 long weekend in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Bahrain in 2026?
National Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 5 days off, from 16 December to 20 December 2026.
How many public holidays does Bahrain have in 2026?
Bahrain has 5 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a weekday.