| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-17 | Isra' and Mi'raj | National |
| 2026-02-17 | Lunar New Year | National |
| 2026-02-19 | First Day of Ramadan | National |
| 2026-02-23 | National Day | National |
| 2026-03-07 | Anniversary of the revelation of the Quran | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2026-03-22 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2026-03-24 | Eid al-Fitr (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2026-05-31 | Armed Forces Day | National |
| 2026-06-01 | Armed Forces Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-06-17 | Islamic New Year | National |
| 2026-07-15 | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Birthday | National |
| 2026-08-25 | Prophet's Birthday | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Christmas Day (observed) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does Brunei have in 2026?
Brunei has 18 public holidays in 2026: 15 national holidays, 3 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 26 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in April, September, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Brunei's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Brunei 2026
Brunei's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 21 - Mon 23 February: National Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 21 February to Monday 23 February).
- Sat 21 - Tue 24 March: Eid al-Fitr (4-day weekend, Saturday 21 March to Tuesday 24 March).
- Sat 30 May - Mon 1 June: Armed Forces Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 30 May to Monday 1 June).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Brunei 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 24 March 2026 (Tuesday) - given as the day off for Eid al-Fitr (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 1 June 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Armed Forces Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 26 December 2026 (Saturday) - given as the day off for Christmas Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Brunei: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Brunei in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Brunei.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Brunei (2026)
Our Brunei public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
National Day
National Day is a country's principal annual celebration of nationhood, often marking independence, unification, the adoption of a constitution, or the birthday of a head of state. The date and the event it commemorates are specific to each country, and in some places several National Days exist. Observances commonly includeofficial ceremonies, military parades, fireworks and cultural performances that highlight national identity.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is the festival breaking the fast of Ramadan, observed on the first day of Shawwal. It is one of the two major Islamic festivals and a public holiday throughout the Muslim world. The celebration opens with a special congregational prayer, followed by visits to family and neighbours, shared meals and giving to charity. Where the date has been confirmed by moon sighting, it appears without the estimated qualifier on published calendars.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, begins on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah and coincides with the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It honours the devotion of Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Families that can afford it sacrifice a sheep, goat, cow or camel and divide the meat into portions for family, friends and the poor.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day honours a nation's military services and the people who serve in them. The date and the name differ by country: the United Kingdom observes it in late June, Nigeria on 15 January, Pakistan on 6 September and Thailand on 18 January. Typical observances include military parades, air displays, open days at bases and ceremonies recognising veterans and serving personnel.