When is Bahrain National Day?

Bahrain National Day is celebrated on 16 December, and 17 December is also a public holiday. Families, schools, offices and communities across Bahrain celebrate with red and white decorations, flags and cakes.

What colours should a Bahrain National Day cake be?

Red and white, the colours of the Bahraini flag, which has a serrated line of five white points. Red velvet with white cream, red-to-white ombre buttercream and cakes with a piped-point border all work well.

Can you make a flag or photo print cake for a national day?

Yes. CakeCanva makes flag-design and edible photo print cakes for national days, including for the many nationalities living in Bahrain. Send the flag or artwork and the wording you want and the design is confirmed on WhatsApp before baking.

How far ahead should I order a National Day cake?

We recommend ordering 1–2 weeks ahead in December, especially for photo prints, sheet cakes and larger orders. Message CakeCanva on WhatsApp with your date, size and design idea.

Bahrain National Day Cake Ideas (16–17 December): Red & White Designs, Flag Cakes & Photo Cakes

Published 21 September 2026 · by CakeCanva, Juffair · 5 min read

Quick answers

When: Bahrain National Day is 16 December, with 17 December also a public holiday.
The palette: Bahrain's flag is red and white with a serrated edge of five white points — red velvet with white cream, red-to-white ombre and a piped-point border all read instantly.
Formats: a red-and-white buttercream cake, a flag or photo print cake, a sheet cake with a message for the office or school, or a cupcake set.
Order early: we recommend 1–2 weeks ahead in December so the design and delivery day can be confirmed.

Every December, Bahrain turns red and white — flags on balconies, on cars, on school corridors and office lobbies. A cake makes the celebration feel complete, whether it's a family lunch, a classroom party or a team gathering. Here's what works, with real designs from our kitchen in Juffair.

Textured red-to-white ombre buttercream cake with a gold geometric heart, gold pearls and a Happy Anniversary topper, personalized with names for couples celebrating in Bahrain. — A red-to-white ombre buttercream cake with gold accents — the National Day palette in a softer style.

Red and white cake ideas

Red-to-white ombre — buttercream fading from deep red to white, with a gold accent or a small flag topper (pictured above).
Red velvet with white cream — naturally red and white, and it's a flavour people love. Pair it with a "Happy National Day" message.
Piped-point border — a white shell or zig-zag border echoes the five white points on Bahrain's flag.
Two-tone red and white — clean, bold and easy to photograph.
Cupcake set — red and white rosettes, one flag per cupcake. See party dessert ideas.

Two-tone red and white buttercream cake with gold heart and infinity accents topped with a Happy Anniversary cake topper, styled for couples in Bahrain. — A two-tone red and white buttercream cake with gold accents.

Square white cake with a diagonal of red velvet crumb, a piped shell border and 'Great Job Team!' in chocolate letters, a team celebration cake by CakeCanva in Bahrain. — A red velvet crumb and white cream sheet cake — easily adapted with a National Day message.

Flag cakes and photo cakes

For a more literal design, we can pipe or print a flag on the top of the cake. An edible photo print can carry a flag, a message and a photo in one design — perfect for a family portrait or a school class. Send the artwork or flag you want and we'll confirm the layout before baking.

Celebrating another country's national day in Bahrain

Bahrain is home to many communities, and each marks its own national day. We regularly make flag and national-day cakes for them — like the flag-design cake and the Pakistan National Day photo cake below.

Round birthday cake decorated with a red, yellow, and green Ghana flag design and a black star, finished with a yellow ruffled border, ordered in Bahrain. — A flag-design cake with a black star and a yellow ruffled border.

Round cake with a green and gold pearl border and fondant crescent moon and star, featuring an edible photo print of a woman in traditional dress with Pakistan flags and 'Happy Pakistan National Day' text, in Bahrain. — A National Day photo print cake with a green and gold border, crescent moon and star.

Community	National days
Bahrain	16–17 December
Pakistan	23 March (Pakistan Day), 14 August (Independence Day)
India	26 January (Republic Day), 15 August (Independence Day)
Philippines	12 June (Independence Day)
Sri Lanka	4 February (Independence Day)
Bangladesh	26 March (Independence Day), 16 December (Victory Day)

Offices, schools and family gatherings

Office or team celebration — a sheet cake with a message and, if you like, the company logo. See corporate & office cakes.
School or nursery — a large sheet cake or a pull-apart cupcake cake so nobody has to cut slices.
Family lunch — a 2–3 kg red velvet or ombre cake. Sizing is in our price guide.

Timing and ordering

December is busy, so order early. Tell us the date, the size, the design idea and whether you'd like delivery or pickup from Juffair. Every cake can be eggless.

Order a National Day cake

Order online (15% off the base price applied automatically) or send your idea to us on WhatsApp — we confirm the design and price before we bake.

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