Public holidays in Bahamas
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2026
13 public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Sat | Majority Rule Day |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Mon | Majority Rule Day (observed) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Fri | Randol Fawkes Labour Day |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Fri | Independence Day |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mon | Emancipation Day |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Mon | National Heroes Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
2027
14 public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 10, 2027 | Sun | Majority Rule Day |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Mon | Majority Rule Day (observed) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 17, 2027 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| Jun 4, 2027 | Fri | Randol Fawkes Labour Day |
| Jul 10, 2027 | Sat | Independence Day |
| Jul 12, 2027 | Mon | Independence Day (observed) |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Mon | Emancipation Day |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Mon | National Heroes Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.