National Day of Bahrain Monday, December 16, 2024 12:01 AM 11:59 PM 00:01 23:59 Bahrain (map) Google Calendar ICS The National Day of Bahrain celebrates the day in 1961 that former ruler Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa ascended to the throne as king of the island nation in the Persian Gulf. The day is a national holiday celebrated with firework displays.