years ago; I personally make sure to follow and attend the available events included in the Bahrain holiday season, which has transformed over time from local events into a season that everyone eagerly awaits, both citizens and residents. Perhaps the most striking thing about each season is the diversity it includes that makes it suitable for everyone, from quiet family events to vibrant artistic parties, and even Gulf families who are keen to visit Bahrain. Especially in this season, she always expresses astonishment at the authentic Bahraini spirit of joy, organization, and generosity.
The 2025 Bahrain holiday season, which was announced to begin on December 1st under the slogan “We Live It Every Moment,” appears this year to be more comprehensive and bright, as it is keen to present more than just national celebrations, but rather an integrated economic and cultural vision that translates the “2022-2026” tourism strategy into a tangible reality that redraws the features of the tourism landscape in the Kingdom.
What distinguishes this 2025 season, according to the announced program, is that it combines entertainment, culture, shopping, and sports, in a balanced mix that reflects the spirit of modern Bahrain, from the shopping festival that revitalizes the retail sector and supports small projects, to the Almarai Festival and the farmers market, which celebrate local products and give farmers a space to promote their efforts, and then the Heritage Village Festival, which takes us back to the historical atmosphere of Bahrain, where Simplicity, warmth and popular identity that does not disappear despite modernization.
On the cultural side; This year, Bahrain is witnessing an artistic boom through Al Dana Theater concerts, the Bahrain International Jazz Festival, and Muharraq Nights, which represent important events that consolidate the Kingdom’s position as a leading artistic and cultural destination in the region. Sports events that add a dose of enthusiasm cannot be overlooked, most notably horse racing at the Rashid Equestrian Club, which combines authenticity and competitive spirit.
In my personal opinion; What makes this season most exceptional this year is the economic and social impact it leaves behind. In addition to fun and entertainment, these events contribute to moving the wheel of the national economy and providing real and sustainable job opportunities for Bahraini youth, whether in organizational fields or in projects accompanying the season. “Bahrain Holidays” has become a model of how to transform joy into a national industry that contributes to promoting the country and diversifying it. Sources of income, and enhancing its position on the regional and international tourism map.
As for the awaited final scene, when the Bahrain sky sparkles with fireworks displays and drones in seven different locations, it is like a message addressed to every visitor and resident: Here is a nation that celebrates life, and truly lives it at every moment.
Finally, Bahrain’s holidays, in their content, are an embodiment of the spirit and culture of this land, which combines authenticity and openness, between joy and work, and between man and the nation.
