​HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, issued a circular regarding the International Labour Day holiday.

The circular mandates a holiday for all Kingdom ministries, government agencies, and public institutions for the year 2026.

Friday, May 1st, 2026, was designated as the official Labour Day holiday to honor the efforts of the national workforce.

The circular clarified that since the holiday falls on a weekly day off (Friday), a compensatory day off has been granted.

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, will be the official compensatory holiday for all government sectors across the Kingdom.

This decision ensures that employees benefit from the public holiday in recognition of their pivotal role in national development.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister directed all relevant authorities to take the necessary steps to implement this circular.

This measure reflects the leadership's commitment to organizing public holidays to serve both work interests and human resources.

The circular applies to all public institutions and government-supervised bodies, considering entities with special operational natures.

Labour Day is an annual occasion where the Kingdom reaffirms its pride in the hands of its citizens and residents in all sectors.

Under this circular, employees will enjoy an extended weekend including Sunday, contributing to renewing professional energy.

Ultimately, HRH the Crown Prince wished all workers in the Kingdom continued success in serving and elevating the nation.