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Long Weekend Alert: Bahrain Announces Ashura Holiday

Offices across the country will be closed, with Monday off in lieu of Saturday

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Long Weekend Alert: Bahrain Announces Ashura Holiday

Bahrain just confirmed a long weekend! In observance of Ashura, all ministries and government departments will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6, according to a circular issued by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

Monday Off Too? Yes, It’s Official

Since Saturday is already an official day off in Bahrain’s Friday–Saturday weekend, the holiday will be compensated on Monday, July 7. That means a full three-day break for many working in the public sector.

Who’s Getting the Day Off?

The closure applies to:

  • Ministries

  • Government departments

  • Public agencies

  • Other public institutions across the Kingdom

Private sector workers will need to check with their employers for specific work schedules.

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