Public holidays in the Bahamas
The Bahamas has 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 12 Public
- 3 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 10 | Saturday | Majority Rule Day | Public |
| January 12 | Monday | Majority Rule Day (substitute day) | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Observance |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| June 5 | Friday | Randol Fawkes Labour Day | Public |
| July 10 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| August 3 | Monday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| October 12 | Monday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does the Bahamas have in 2026?
- The Bahamas has 12 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in the Bahamas in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in the Bahamas fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 2 of them: Majority Rule Day, Boxing Day.