In Brunei, there are 13 public holidays with 15 days in 2023. The weekends are Friday and Sunday in Brunie, and three days fall on Friday and Sunday.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world. In 2023, it falls on January 1 and is observed on January 2.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, is the most important time for the family union. Hundreds of thousands of people who work outside will go back to their hometowns to meet families and friends. In 2023, it falls on January 22 and is observed on January 23.
Isra and Mi'raj
Isra and Mi'raj mark the Prophet Muhammad's miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, known as Isra, and ascent into heaven, known as Mi'raj. In 2023, it falls on February 18.
National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Brunei, observed on February 23, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Brunei's complete independence from the British Empire in 1984.
Ramadan Start
Awal Ramadan, also known as the Start of Ramadan, is observed on the first day of the Ramadan month, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During Ramadan, Muslims observe a daily fast from sunrise to sunset and engage in acts of charity and self-reflection. The fast is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and it is considered a time of spiritual renewal and increased devotion to God. It falls on March 23, 2023.
Nuzul Al-Quran
Nuzul Al-Quran, also known as the "Descent of the Quran," refers to the event in Islamic belief in which the angel Gabriel revealed the verses of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims consider this event one of the most significant events in Islamic history, as it marks the beginning of the revelations that would eventually be compiled into the holy book of Islam. It is observed on the 17th day of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar, which is April 08, 2023.
Eid al-Fitr
This is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, celebrating the end of a month of fasting. The holiday falls on the first day of Syawal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The holiday lasts three days from April 22 to April 24, 2023.
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Brunei, observed on May 31, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when the Royal Brunei Armed Forces were formed in 1961.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, is an important Muslim festival. The holiday falls on June 29, 2023, and it honors the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
Sultan's Birthday
Sultan's Birthday is a public holiday in Brunei, and it is observed on July 15, 2023. The holiday commemorates the birthday of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who was born on July 15, 1946.
Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year, and it is observed on the first day of the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It falls on July 19, 2023.
The Prophet's Birthday
The holiday, observed on September 28, 2023, commemorates the birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad was born around 570 AD in Mecca, and he was a deeply spiritual man spending time in meditation.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Brunei 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Day Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Chinese New Year | Jan 22, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Chinese New Year Holiday | Jan 23, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Feb 18, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| National Day | Feb 23, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Ramadan Start | Mar 23, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Nuzul Al-Quran | Apr 08, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr | Apr 22, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 23, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 24, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Apr 25, 2023 | Tuesday | Observed |
| Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day | May 31, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Eid al-Adha | Jun 29, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Sultan's Birthday | Jul 15, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Islamic New Year | Jul 19, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Sep 28, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Brunei in 2023.
