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Bakhmut Province (Ukrainian: Бахмутська провінція) was an administrative division (a province) of the Russian Empire. Its administrative center was Bakhmut. It was created in 1719 and abolished in 1783.^[1]

In 1719, it was formed. It was part of the First Azov Governorate.^[1] During this time, in addition to Bakhmut, it contained Borivske, Krasnianske, Novoaidar, Raihorodok, Staryi Aidar Sukhariv [uk], and Yampil. After the name of Azov Governorate was changed to Voronezh Governorate, Tor (Sloviansk) and Sokolsk (Lipetsk) were added to its territory, among other minor settlements.^{[citation needed]}

In 1765, it was transferred to Novorossiya Governorate.^[1] It contained the Bakhmut hussar regiment, the Samara hussar regiment, and the Luhansk pike regiment [uk].^{[citation needed]}

After a rebellion, a new Azov Governorate was created, with Bakhmut Province becoming part of it.^[1] During this time, the territory of the province included Bakhmut uezd and Slavo-Serbia.^{[citation needed]}

It was abolished in 1783 in accordance with the abolition of all provinces of the Russian Empire.^[1]

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