Ashura is a public holiday in Bahrain, known locally as عاشوراء.
In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 24 June and lasts 2 days; in 2027 on Monday 14 June.
It follows the lunar calendar: the dates shown are estimates and may shift by a day once the moon is sighted.
10 other countries in our calendar also have Ashura as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 July | Friday long weekend | |
| 2025 | 5 July | Saturday weekend | |
| 2026 | 24 June | Wednesday | estimated date |
| 2026 | 25 June | Thursday | estimated date |
| 2027 | 14 June | Monday long weekend | estimated date |
| 2027 | 15 June | Tuesday | estimated date |
| 2028 | 2 June | Friday long weekend | estimated date |
| 2028 | 3 June | Saturday weekend | estimated date |