Calendars & Holidays

Bahamas public holidays 2027

13public holidays
7long weekends
1bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in the Bahamas in 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1FridayNew Year's Day
Jan 10SundayMajority Rule Day
Jan 11MondayMajority Rule Day (substitute day)
Mar 26FridayGood Friday
Mar 29MondayEaster Monday
May 17MondayWhit Monday
Jun 4FridayRandol Fawkes Labour Day
Jul 10SaturdayIndependence Day
Jul 12MondayIndependence Day (substitute day)
Aug 2MondayEmancipation Day
Oct 12TuesdayNational Heroes' Day
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas Day
Dec 26SundayBoxing Day

In 2027, the Bahamas has 13 public holidays, counting 2 substitute days that replace a holiday falling on a weekend. 9 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 and the last one is Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26, 2027.

Long weekends in 2027

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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Oct 11 (1 day)4 days off (Oct 9 to Oct 12)National Heroes' Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does the Bahamas have in 2027?

13, including 2 substitute days. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in the Bahamas in 2027?

7, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 3 (New Year's Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2027 holidays in the Bahamas fall on a weekend?

Majority Rule Day (Sunday, January 10, 2027), Independence Day (Saturday, July 10, 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25, 2027), Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26, 2027). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for the Bahamas: 2026, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2027 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.