National Day is a public holiday in Bahrain, and it is observed on December 16 and 17 each year.
National Day celebrates the date Bahrain gained independence from the British on August 15, 1971. However, the celebration date observes on December 16, which coincides with the day when Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa ascended to the throne.
Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa was the first emir of Bahrain from 1961 until he died in 1999. He succeeded his father as emir in November 1961 and was installed on December 16, 1961.
During his reign, Bahrain gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1971, and the economy grew into a modern nation, which gained respect from the people of Bahrain.
The following is the list of National Day in Bahrain from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| National Day | Dec 16, 2022 | Friday |
| National Day | Dec 17, 2022 | Saturday |
| National Day | Dec 16, 2023 | Saturday |
| National Day | Dec 17, 2023 | Sunday |
| National Day | Dec 16, 2024 | Monday |
| National Day | Dec 17, 2024 | Tuesday |
| National Day | Dec 16, 2025 | Tuesday |
| National Day | Dec 17, 2025 | Wednesday |
| National Day | Dec 16, 2026 | Wednesday |
| National Day | Dec 17, 2026 | Thursday |
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