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2026 Bahamas Holidays

See public holidays in Bahamas for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

11

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

3 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

14 days away

About Bahamas holidays in 2026

In 2026, the Bahamas observes 11 holidays. The year begins with two holidays in January, including New Year's Day and Majority Rule Day. April is a notable month with three holidays: Good Friday, Perry Christie Day, and Easter Monday. The latter half of the year features single holidays in May, July, August, and October, before concluding with two holidays in December: Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 2, 2026FridayNew Year's Day
January 12, 2026MondayMajority Rule Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 3, 2026FridayPerry Christie Day
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
July 10, 2026FridayIndependence Day
August 7, 2026FridayEmancipation Day
October 12, 2026MondayNational Heroes' Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Planning around Bahamas holidays in 2026

  • Note that some holidays may fall on weekends, potentially shifting observance dates.
  • Check specific holiday dates as they can sometimes vary year to year.
  • Be aware of holiday clusters, particularly in April.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in the Bahamas shows a concentration of observances in the spring, particularly in April, which includes three holidays. The year also starts with two holidays in January and concludes with two in December.

The middle of the year, from May to October, is more spread out, with single holidays occurring in most months. Several months, including February, March, June, September, and November, have no public holidays.

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