Public holidays in Brunei, 2026
13 public holidays, 13 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Brunei drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 16 January | Laylat al-Mi'raj | Friday |
| 17 February | Chinese New Year | Tuesday |
| 18 February | First day of Ramadan | Wednesday |
| 23 February | National Day | Monday |
| 6 March | Nuzul Al-Quran | Friday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 31 March | Armed Forces Day | Tuesday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 16 June | Islamic New Year | Tuesday |
| 15 July | Sultan's Birthday | Wednesday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Brunei have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, 13 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Brunei?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.