Bahrain country guide: capital, National Day, and colours
📍 Bahrain
Theme National Day 2026
Bahrain is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Manama, the national observance is National Day on 16 December, and the national colours are red and white. Bahrain's National Day is 16 December. Independence from British protection was declared in August 1971.
Capital and region
Manama is the capital. Bahrain sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Bahrain clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Wednesday, 16 December 2026. Bahrain's National Day is 16 December. Independence from British protection was declared in August 1971. Locally it is called Al-Yawm al-Watani. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital is Manama.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 16 December 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
Bahrain's National Day is 16 December. Independence from British protection was declared in August 1971.
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