2026 market holidays
—Bahrain Bourse market holidays2026 dates & closures
Bahrain Bourse (Bahrain Bourse) has 12 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 12 full-day closures. The next full closure is Bahrain National Day on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Regular trading runs 10:00–12:30 GMT+3, Sunday – Thursday.
- 12
- Holiday dates in 2026
- 12
- Full-day closures
- 0
- Early closes & half days
Next full-day closures
2026- Dec16
Bahrain National Day
Wed · market closed all day
- Dec17
Bahrain National Day Holiday
Thu · market closed all day
- Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day
Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.
Full 2026 schedule| Date | Holiday | Status | Trading hours |
|---|---|---|---|
January 20261 full closure | |||
| Thursday | New Year's Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
March 20263 full closures | |||
| Friday | Eid al-Fitr (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
May 20264 full closures | |||
| Friday | Labour Day | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
| Friday | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
June 20261 full closure | |||
| Tuesday | Islamic New Year (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
August 20261 full closure | |||
| Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (Estimated) | Full closurepassed | Closed |
December 20262 full closures | |||
| Wednesday | Bahrain National Day | Full closure | Closed |
| Thursday | Bahrain National Day Holiday | Full closure | Closed |
2026 Bahrain Bourse Holidays
2026 Bahrain Bourse Holidays Calendar
Regular Hours: 10:00 – 12:30 (Asia/Bahrain)
Country: Bahrain
Time Zone: Asia/Bahrain
Currency: BHD
Official Bahrain Bourse Website →Is Bahrain Bourse closed on weekends?
Yes, Bahrain Bourse is closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Sunday – Thursday only.
Does Bahrain Bourse close for lunch?
No, Bahrain Bourse does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.
What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.
How many holidays does Bahrain Bourse observe in 2026?
Bahrain Bourse observes 12 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.
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