| Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Tuesday, 01 January 2013 |
| Milad un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad) | Thursday, January 24, 2013 *subject to confirmation |
| Labour Day | Wednesday, May 1, 2013 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wednesday August 7 – Friday August 9, 2013 *subject to confirmation |
| Eid al-Adha | Monday October 14- Wednesday October 16, 2013 *subject to confirmation |
| Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | Monday, November 04, 2013 *subject to confirmation |
| Ashoora | Tuesday November 12-Wednesday November 13, 2013 *subject to confirmation |
| National Days in Bahrain starts on Monday, December 16, 2013 and last till Tuesday, December 17, 2013 | |
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Bank Holidays in Bahrain
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on May 16, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Lists bank holidays in Bahrain for 2013 with notable observances.
- Includes dates that are subject to confirmation for Islamic holiday observances.
- Covers both religious (Islamic) and national/public holidays.
- Serves as a historical reference for trading days and holiday planning in Bahrain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Islamic holiday dates fixed?
No, dates like Milad un Nabi, Eid al‑Fitr, Eid al‑Adha, Al‑Hijra, and Ashoora are subject to moon‑sighting and therefore confirmation.
Which holiday marks the start of the national holiday in Bahrain?
Bahrain’s National Days begin on December 16, 2013 and continue through December 17, 2013.
Does the list include both religious and secular holidays?
Yes, it includes both religious (Islamic) holidays and secular ones like New Year’s Day and Labour Day.
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