Public holidays in the Bahamas 2027
The Bahamas has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendMajority Rule Day
Monday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendPerry Christie Day
Friday
Long weekendWhit Monday
Monday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Saturday
On the weekendEmancipation Day
Friday
Long weekendNational Heroes' Day
Monday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Sunday · Boxing Day
On the weekend
Working days off
8
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 11
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 8
Bahamas public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of the Bahamas’ 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 8 fall on a working day and 3 on the weekend. 8 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does the Bahamas have in 2027?
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The Bahamas has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in the Bahamas in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in the Bahamas fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Independence Day (July 10), Christmas Day (December 25) and St. Stephen's Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on the Bahamas’ rules.
How many long weekends are there in the Bahamas in 2027?
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8 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Majority Rule Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Perry Christie Day, Whit Monday, Emancipation Day and National Heroes' Day.