Overview of 16 public holidays and observances in Bahrain for 2008, including 16 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in Bahrain 2007 · Public holidays in Bahrain 2009 · Calendar 2008
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Tuesday) | New Year's Day |
| (Thursday) | Islamic New Year |
| (Friday) | Day of Ashura |
| (Saturday) | Day of Ashura |
| (Thursday) | Prophet's Birthday |
| (Thursday) | Labour Day |
| (Wednesday) | Eid al-Fitr |
| (Thursday) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| (Friday) | Eid al-Fitr Holiday |
| (Sunday) | Day of Arafah |
| (Monday) | Eid al-Adha |
| (Tuesday) | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| (Wednesday) | Eid al-Adha Holiday |
| (Tuesday) | National Day |
| (Wednesday) | National Day (2nd day) |
| (Monday) | Islamic New Year |