Public Holidays
Public Holidays
Jan 1 2005 New Year’s Day. Jan 21 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 9 Chinese New Year. Feb 10 Hijriah (Islamic New Year). Feb 23 National Day. Apr 21 Maulud (Birth of the Prophet). May 31 Anniversary of Royal Brunei Malay Regiment. Jul 15 Sultan’s Birthday. Sep 1 Israk Mikraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Oct 3 Start of Ramadan. Nov 3-5 Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas. Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Chinese New Year. Jan 29 Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Hijriah (Islamic New Year). Feb 23 National Day. Apr 11 Maulud (Birth of the Prophet). May 31 Anniversary of Royal Brunei Malay Regiment. Jul 15 Sultan’s Birthday. Aug 22 Israk Mikraj (Ascension of the Prophet). Sep 24 Start of Ramadan. Oct 22-24 Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas.
Note
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Hari Raya Puasa, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Restaurants are closed during the day and Muslims are prohibited from smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Hari Raya Puasa itself. Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji may last anything from two to 10 days.
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