His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister issued a circular stipulating the official public holiday on the Kingdom's National Day and the 18th Anniversary of His Majesty the King's Accession to the Throne.

The government ministries, directorates and institutions will close on Saturday and Sunday (December 16, 17) whereas Saturday will be compensated with a day off on Monday, December 18.