World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Bahamas, 2026
Holiday dates13vs 2025: +2
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank126 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | 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 (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 12, 2026 | 3 days | Majority Rule Day・Majority Rule Day (observed) |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 23, 2026 – May 25, 2026 | 3 days | Whit Monday |
| Jun 5, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026 | 3 days | Randol Fawkes Labour Day |
| Jul 10, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 3, 2026 | 3 days | Emancipation Day |
| Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 | 3 days | National Heroes Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Boxing Day (observed)
- + Majority Rule Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
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.