The Sultanate of Brunei is one of the most politically stable and developed countries in South East Asia. It is headed by Sultan Hassan al Bolkiah. Though Brunei’s culture is Malaysian, it is greatly influenced by Islam and Hinduism. Islam is the dominant religion so Brunei’s festivals and events revolve around Islamic practices and traditions.

Events and Festivals

Since Brunei is a Muslim country, the holidays celebrated are largely religious in nature. The exceptions are the national day and the important historical dates for the country. The religious events and festivals are celebrated with as much gusto as the non-religious ones. Anniversary of the Revelation of the Koran

Islamic events and festivals have no fixed calendar date. These dates are variable and subject to the citing of the moon.

These are the fixed-date holidays that you should keep in mind when planning a vacation to Brunei.