Calendars & Holidays

Aruba public holidays 2028

12public holidays
5long weekends
3bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in Aruba in 2028

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1SaturdayNew Year's Day
Jan 25TuesdayBetico Croes Day
Feb 28MondayShrove Monday
Mar 17FridayNational Anthem and Flag Day (substitute day)
Mar 18SaturdayNational Anthem and Flag Day
Apr 14FridayGood Friday
Apr 17MondayEaster Monday
Apr 27ThursdayKings Day
May 1MondayLabour Day
May 25ThursdayAscension Day
Dec 25MondayChristmas Day
Dec 26TuesdayBoxing Day

In 2028, Aruba has 12 public holidays, counting 1 substitute day that replaces a holiday falling on a weekend. 10 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028 and the last one is Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26, 2028.

Long weekends in 2028

Best bridge days to book

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

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Apr 28 (1 day)5 days off (Apr 27 to May 1)Kings Day, Labour Day
Jan 24 (1 day)4 days off (Jan 22 to Jan 25)Betico Croes Day
May 26 (1 day)4 days off (May 25 to May 28)Ascension Day

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

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Aruba have in 2028?

12, including 1 substitute day. 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 Aruba in 2028?

5, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Feb 26 to Feb 28 (Shrove Monday). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2028 holidays in Aruba fall on a weekend?

New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1, 2028), National Anthem and Flag Day (Saturday, March 18, 2028). 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 Aruba: 2026, 2027. Without holidays: blank 2028 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.