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France Embassy and Consulates in Bahrain
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Manama, Bahrain
Villa 51A, Road 1901, Manama Town 319, Po Box 111134
Phone: + 973 17 298 660
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 55 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Bahraini and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| National Day | Wednesday, December 16 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| National Day (second day) | Thursday, December 17 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Bahrain?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bahrain including and Manama.
2 - Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for France?
Bahraini citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Bahrain for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Bahrain?
The French representative offices in Bahrain will be closed in observance of the following Bahraini and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Assumption of Mary (FR) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in France vs Bahrain
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Manama, Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain
10:35AMWednesday, July 22, 2026
Paris, France
09:35AMWednesday, July 22, 2026