Public holidays in Bahamas 2026 and 2027
Bahamas has 14 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Bahamas 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Sat, Jan 10, 2026 | Majority Rule Day |
| Mon, Jan 12, 2026 | Majority Rule Day (observed) |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday |
| Fri, Jun 5, 2026 | Randol Fawkes Labour Day |
| Fri, Jul 10, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Emancipation Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | National Heroes Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day (observed) |
Public holidays in Bahamas 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Sun, Jan 10, 2027 | Majority Rule Day |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Majority Rule Day (observed) |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Whit Monday |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Randol Fawkes Labour Day |
| Sat, Jul 10, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Mon, Jul 12, 2027 | Independence Day (observed) |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 | Emancipation Day |
| Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | National Heroes Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Boxing Day |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2027 | Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Bahamas
Bahamas is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Bahamas have in 2027?
14 days in 2027 are public holidays in Bahamas, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Bahamas?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Bahamas?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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