Brunei Public Holidays 2025
Brunei observes 13 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 27 | Monday | Laylat al-Mi'raj | Public |
| Jan 29 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 23 | Sunday | National Day | Public |
| Mar 1 | Saturday | First day of Ramadan | Public |
| Mar 17 | Monday | Nuzul Al-Quran | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Mar 31 | Monday | Armed Forces Day | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jun 26 | Thursday | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Jul 15 | Tuesday | Sultan's Birthday | Public |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Brunei
Public holidays in Brunei are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Brunei have in 2025?
- Brunei has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Brunei?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Brunei close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.