The State of Bahrain is group of about 35 islands in the Persian Gulf. It is linked to Saudi Arabia by a causeway.

National Day of Bahrain, December 16. Independence Day.

Public holidays New Year’s Day, Leilat al-Meiraj, first day of Ramadan, Id al-Fitr, Id al-Adha, first day of Muharram, Ashoura, Mouloud, National Day.