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Public holidays in Bahamas in 2026
Bahamas has 12 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. January has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Bahamas
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 10 January 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Majority Rule Day |
| 12 January 2026 | Monday | Majority Rule Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| 5 June 2026 | Friday | Randol Fawkes Labour Day |
| 10 July 2026 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 3 August 2026 | Monday | Emancipation Day |
| 12 October 2026 | Monday | National Heroes' Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Bahamas in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Majority Rule Day (substitute day): Mon 12 JanuaryGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilWhit Monday: Mon 25 MayRandol Fawkes Labour Day: Fri 5 JuneIndependence Day: Fri 10 JulyEmancipation Day: Mon 3 AugustNational Heroes' Day: Mon 12 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Majority Rule Day: Saturday 10 January 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026