Public Holidays in the Bahamas 2026
National public holidays and observed days for 2026
The Bahamas observes a mix of national, historical and Christian public holidays. Several holidays are fixed to a weekday pattern, while weekend dates can create an observed day under the Public Holidays Act and government notices.
Bahamas Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 10 | Saturday | Majority Rule Day |
| Jan 12 | Monday | Majority Rule DayObserved |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Jun 5 | Friday | Randol Fawkes Labour Day |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Independence Day |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Emancipation Day |
| Oct 12 | Monday | National Heroes Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing DayObserved |
* 2027 dates marked with an asterisk are provisional and should be checked against the final official annual calendar. Observed days shown for 2026 reflect the published holiday calendar and weekend rules.
National Days and Weekend Observance 2026
Majority Rule Day, Independence Day, Emancipation Day and National Heroes Day reflect major moments in Bahamian history. When certain holidays fall on weekends, the calendar can include an additional observed weekday.
Holiday Rules in the Bahamas
Public holidays are governed by the Public Holidays Act and related government notices. Some holidays are tied to a particular Monday, while fixed-date holidays can receive an observed day when they fall on a weekend.
Bahamas Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Majority Rule Day is observed in January.
- Randol Fawkes Labour Day is observed on the first Friday in June.
- Emancipation Day falls on the first Monday in August.
- National Heroes Day is observed on the second Monday in October.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Bahamas Independence Day?
Independence Day is observed on 10 July.
What is Majority Rule Day?
It commemorates the achievement of majority rule and is observed in January.
Does The Bahamas move weekend holidays?
Some fixed-date public holidays receive an observed weekday under the public-holiday rules.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday?
Yes. Boxing Day is a public holiday, with an observed weekday used in some weekend years.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official legislation portal carrying 2026 Public Holidays notices under Bahamian law.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.