Bahamas Public Holidays 2016

Below you'll find 2016's official holidays for Bahamas. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.

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There are 13 public holidays in Bahamas for 2016. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.

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Date	Day	Holiday name
2016-01-01	Fri	New Year's Day
2016-01-10	Sun	Majority Rule Day
2016-01-11	Mon	Majority Rule Day (substitute day)
2016-03-25	Fri	Good Friday
2016-03-28	Mon	Easter Monday
2016-05-16	Mon	Whit Monday
2016-06-03	Fri	Randol Fawkes Labour Day
2016-07-10	Sun	Independence Day
2016-07-11	Mon	Independence Day (substitute day)
2016-08-01	Mon	Emancipation Day
2016-10-12	Wed	National Heroes' Day
2016-12-25	Sun	Christmas Day
2016-12-26	Mon	Boxing Day

Experience Bahamas' Rich Culture Through its Public Holidays

The Bahamas' public holidays reflect its unique history and traditions. This guide highlights key celebrations that showcase Bahamian culture.