Public Holidays in Bahamas
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Bahamas for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 2 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, January 12 Monday |
Majority Rule Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Perry Christie Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, May 25 Monday |
Whit Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, July 10 Friday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, August 7 Friday |
Emancipation Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, October 12 Monday |
National Heroes' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 26 Saturday |
Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, January 11 Monday |
Majority Rule Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, March 26 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, April 2 Friday |
Perry Christie Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, May 17 Monday |
Whit Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, July 10 Saturday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, August 6 Friday |
Emancipation Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, October 11 Monday |
National Heroes' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, December 26 Sunday |
Boxing Day St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Bahamas is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: BS · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.