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Bahamas Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Bahamas
Bahamas has 11 national public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday and 3 on a weekend. There are 7 long weekends.
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National public holidays · #131
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
7
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Bahamas public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Majority Rule Day | Majority Rule Day | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Perry Christie Day | Perry Christie Day | Public holiday | |
| Whit Monday | Whit Monday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday |
| Emancipation Day | Emancipation Day | Public holiday | |
| National Heroes' Day | National Heroes' Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Bahamas holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Bahamas 2027
7 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
3days
Sat 9 Jan – Mon 11 Jan
No leave needed
4days
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
3days
Fri 2 Apr – Sun 4 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May
No leave needed
3days
Fri 6 Aug – Sun 8 Aug
No leave needed
3days
Sat 9 Oct – Mon 11 Oct
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Bahamas
How many public holidays does Bahamas have in 2027?
11 national public holidays. That ranks Bahamas #131 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Bahamas in 2027?
7 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.
Which Bahamas public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Independence Day (Sat 10 Jul), Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec) and St. Stephen's Day (Sun 26 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Bahamas?
December, with 2 national holidays: Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.