The following table indicates declared Bahrain government national holidays for the year 2015 only—cultural variants also provide opportunity for holidays tied to local events. In total there are 10 public holidays.
| Date | English name | Local (Arabic) name | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | رأس السنة الميلادية | The Gregorian New Year's Day, celebrated by most parts of the world. | ||
| 3 January, 24 December | المولد النبوي | Commemorates Prophet Muhammad's day of birth, celebrated in most parts of the Muslim world. | ||
| 22 February | Sports Day | اليوم الرياضي | Half-day only, promotes healthy living, wellness, and community engagement.[1] | |
| 1 May | يوم العمال | Locally called "Eid Al Oumal" (Workers' Day), it is an annual holiday that celebrates the achievements of workers. | ||
| 17–19 July | عيد الفطر | Commemorates end of Ramadan. | ||
| 31 August | يوم عرفة | Commemoration of Muhammad's final sermon and completion of the message of Islam. | ||
| 1–3 September | عيد الأضحى | Commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Also known as the Big Feast (celebrated from the 10th to 13th). | ||
| 14 October | رأس السنة الهجرية | Islamic New Year (also known as: Hijri New Year). | ||
| 22–23 November | عاشوراء | Represent the 9th and 10th day of the Hijri month of Muharram. Coincide with the memory of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. | ||
| 16-17 December | اليوم الوطني | National Day of Bahrain. |