Managing a team in Bahrain, or across several GCC countries, means keeping track of different public holidays and working weeks. Here's a practical overview for Bahrain.
Public holidays
Paid public holidays in Bahrain are confirmed each year by the authorities and typically include:
- New Year's Day (where observed).
- Eid Al Fitr (varies with the lunar calendar).
- Eid Al Adha and related days.
- Islamic (Hijri) New Year and the Prophet's Birthday.
- Labour Day (1 May).
- Bahrain National Day (16–17 December).
The working week
Bahrain generally observes a Friday–Saturday weekend, though specific rest days can vary by employer and sector. Confirm the official arrangement for your organisation.
Leave in the GCC
Across the GCC, employees are typically entitled to annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave, with the exact entitlements set by each country's labour law. If you employ staff in more than one country, tracking these separately is essential.
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Schedule a free demoPlease note: Public-holiday dates across the GCC follow the lunar calendar and official announcements, so they change each year — always confirm the current year's dates with the relevant national authority.