Brunei Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Isra and Mi'raj
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Day off for Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
February
Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
Ramadan begins
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Brunei
Nuzul Al-Qur'an
Nuzul Al-Qur'an is a public holiday in Brunei
Day off for National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Brunei
March
Ramadan begins Observed
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Brunei
Eid al-Fitr Holiday Observed
Eid al-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Brunei
May
Nuzul Al-Qur'an Observed
Nuzul Al-Qur'an is a public holiday in Brunei
Eid al-Fitr Observed
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Brunei
June
Day off for Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Brunei
Day off for Muharram (Muslim New Year)
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Muharram (Muslim New Year)
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
July
Day off for Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Sultan's Birthday
Sultan's Birthday is a public holiday in Brunei
Sultan's Birthday Observed
Sultan's Birthday is a public holiday in Brunei
August
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) Observed
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Maulidur Rasul
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
December
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day Observed
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Isra and Mi'raj Observed
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.