(Bandar Seri Begawan, 29th) The Brunei Prime Minister's Office today announced the nationwide public holidays for 2026, covering religious festivals, national commemorations, and royal activities. Some Islamic festivals may see date adjustments as they are determined based on moon-sighting.
The details are as follows:
- New Year's Day: January 1 (Thursday)
- Prophet Muhammad’s Ascension (Isra & Mi’raj): January 17 (Saturday)
- Chinese New Year: February 17 (Tuesday)
- First Day of Ramadan: February 19 (Thursday), subject to change
- 42nd National Day of Brunei: February 23 (Monday)
- Nuzul Al-Qur’an: March 7 (Saturday), subject to change
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri (3 days): March 21 (Saturday), March 23 (Monday), March 24 (Tuesday)
- Substitute Holiday: March 22 (Sunday), subject to change
- Hari Raya Haji: May 27 (Wednesday)
- Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day: June 1 (Monday), substitute for May 31 (Sunday)
- Islamic New Year 1448H: June 17 (Wednesday)
- His Majesty the Sultan’s 80th Birthday: July 15 (Wednesday)
- Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Maulidur Rasul): August 25 (Tuesday)
- Christmas Day: December 26 (Saturday), substitute for December 25 (Friday)