Brunei Practical Infomation

Brunei has many of the same holidays as Malaysia, based on the Islamic calendar but including Chinese New Year, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Brunei National Day 23 February; parades and processions in downtown BSB to celebrate Brunei's

independence.

Hari Raya Aidiladha Variable February/March. 

Muslim New Year (Hizrah) Variable.

Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day 31 May.

Prophet's Birthday Variable (in Malaysia and Brunei

only).

Sultan of Brunei's Birthday 15 July; a lively event marked by fireworks, processions and yet more parades in downtown BSB and around Brunei. Festivities continue through the entire month of July.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri Variable around September/October; the sultan opens the palace to visitors.