Public holidays in the British Virgin Islands
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 23 | Monday | 1949 Great March and Restoration DayThe fourth Monday in November | Public holiday |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas DayDecember 25; moved to the following Monday when it falls on Saturday and moved to the following Tuesday when it falls on Sunday | Public holiday |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing DayDecember 26; moved to the following Monday when it falls on Saturday and moved to the following Tuesday when it falls on Sunday | Public holiday, day off Monday, December 28 |
Earlier in 2026 (12)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Day off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's DayJanuary 1; moved to the following Monday when it falls on Saturday or Sunday | Public holiday |
| March 9 | Monday | Lavity Stoutt's Birthday | Public holiday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday2 days before Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday1 day after Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday50 days after Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| June 12 | Friday | Sovereign's BirthdayThe second Friday in June | Public holiday |
| June 30 | Tuesday | 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate, Long Look | Public holiday |
| July 6 | Monday | Virgin Islands DayThe first Monday in July | Public holiday |
| August 3 | Monday | Emancipation MondayThe first Monday in August | Public holiday |
| August 4 | Tuesday | Emancipation TuesdayThe Tuesday after the first Monday in August | Public holiday |
| August 5 | Wednesday | Emancipation WednesdayThe Wednesday after the first Monday in August | Public holiday |
| October 19 | Monday | Heroes and Foreparents DayThe third Monday in October | Public holiday |
Regional, employer and school closures can differ, and the government can announce extra days off during the year.
About this calendar
This calendar includes public holidays and substitute days for the British Virgin Islands from 2026 through 2031. Regional and employer closures can differ, and the government can add or move a day off during the year.
Related dates and calculators
- Business days in the British Virgin Islands
- New Year's Day
- Lavity Stoutt's Birthday
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Whit Monday
- Sovereign's Birthday
- Virgin Islands Day
- Emancipation Monday
- Emancipation Tuesday
- Emancipation Wednesday
- Heroes and Foreparents Day
- 1949 Great March and Restoration Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day