National Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Brunei Darussalam

National Day in Brunei is celebrated on 23 February every year and commemorates the day when Brunei gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. Although Brunei technically gained independence in January of that year, full control away from the British didn’t come until February.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	23 Feb	Sun	National Day
	24 Feb	Mon	National Day Holiday
2026	23 Feb	Mon	National Day
2027	23 Feb	Tue	National Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

The culture of Brunei has continued to evolve over hundreds of years. In the 6th century, trade with China was common. After allegiance to the Majapahit empire, Hinduism left an impact. Ferdinand Magellan became the leader of the land by 1521, and then English adventurer James Brooke (more commonly known as Sir James Brooke) in 1841.

By the late 1880s, Brunei was known as a British protectorate. However, Japanese force occupied Brunei in 1941 during World War II until Australian forces came a few years later in June 1945 to liberate the region.

By 1959, Brunei was considered a self-governing state with a new constitution and under Britain’s control. By 1 January 1984, the country gained its independence from the United Kingdom, after almost two decades of being considered a UK protectorate.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	23 Feb	Fri	National Day
	24 Feb	Sat	National Day Holiday
2023	23 Feb	Thu	National Day