Use this 2026 calendar to see every public holiday and school break in Bahrain laid out across the year. There are 14 nationwide public holidays marked in 2026, of which 12 fall on a working day. The same school holiday dates apply across all 4 regions, adding up to about 117 days this year. The holiday year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and runs through to National Day (2nd day) on 17 December. Each coloured day in the calendar links to its public holiday or school break.