| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-01-27 | Isra' and Mi'raj | National |
| 2025-01-29 | Lunar New Year | National |
| 2025-02-23 | National Day | National |
| 2025-02-24 | National Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-03-02 | First Day of Ramadan | National |
| 2025-03-03 | First Day of Ramadan (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-03-18 | Anniversary of the revelation of the Quran | National |
| 2025-03-31 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2025-04-01 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2025-04-02 | Eid al-Fitr | National |
| 2025-05-31 | Armed Forces Day | National |
| 2025-06-07 | Eid al-Adha | National |
| 2025-06-27 | Islamic New Year | National |
| 2025-06-28 | Islamic New Year (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-07-15 | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Birthday | National |
| 2025-09-05 | Prophet's Birthday | National |
| 2025-09-06 | Prophet's Birthday (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Brunei have in 2025?
Brunei has 19 public holidays in 2025: 15 national holidays, 4 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in August, 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 2025
Brunei's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 25 - Mon 27 January: Isra' and Mi'raj (3-day weekend, Saturday 25 January to Monday 27 January).
- Sat 22 - Mon 24 February: National Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 22 February to Monday 24 February).
- Sat 1 - Mon 3 March: First Day of Ramadan (3-day weekend, Saturday 1 March to Monday 3 March).
- Sat 29 March - Wed 2 April: Eid al-Fitr (5-day weekend, Saturday 29 March to Wednesday 2 April).
- Fri 27 - Sun 29 June: Islamic New Year (3-day weekend, Friday 27 June to Sunday 29 June).
- Fri 5 - Sun 7 September: Prophet's Birthday (3-day weekend, Friday 5 September to Sunday 7 September).
Observed and substitute holidays in Brunei 2025
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 February 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for National Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 3 March 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for First Day of Ramadan (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 28 June 2025 (Saturday) - given as the day off for Islamic New Year (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 6 September 2025 (Saturday) - given as the day off for Prophet's Birthday (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 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Brunei in 2025. 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 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Brunei.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Brunei (2025)
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.
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.
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.