Public Holidays in Bahamas
Every public holiday in Bahamas for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Bahamas public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Majority Rule Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Perry Christie Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 7 | Friday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Oct 12 | Monday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Bahamas public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 11 | Monday | Majority Rule Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 2 | Friday | Perry Christie Day | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jul 10 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 6 | Friday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Oct 11 | Monday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Bahamas public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | Monday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 10 | Monday | Majority Rule Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Monday | Perry Christie Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Jun 5 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jul 10 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 7 | Monday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Oct 13 | Friday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Bahamas
This page lists Bahamas's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Bahamas?
Bahamas has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Bahamas?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Bahamas nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.