Virgin Islands, British Public Holidays 2026

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Virgin Islands, British for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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                        About Public Holidays in Virgin Islands, British

                        Public holidays in Virgin Islands, British are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                        Working Days and Business Closures

                        On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

                        Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

                        All Public Holidays in Virgin Islands, British 2026

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
                        March 2, 2026MondayThe Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity StouttPublic Holiday
                        March 9, 2026MondayCommonwealth DayPublic Holiday
                        April 3, 2026FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
                        April 6, 2026MondayEaster MondayPublic Holiday
                        May 25, 2026MondayWhit MondayPublic Holiday
                        June 12, 2026FridaySovereign’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
                        June 29, 2026MondayVirgin Islands DayPublic Holiday
                        August 3, 2026MondayEmancipation MondayPublic Holiday
                        August 4, 2026TuesdayEmancipation TuesdayPublic Holiday
                        August 5, 2026WednesdayEmancipation WednesdayPublic Holiday
                        October 19, 2026MondaySt. Ursula’s DayPublic Holiday
                        December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
                        December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing DayPublic Holiday
                        December 28, 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        Show 2027 public holidays

                        All Public Holidays in Virgin Islands, British 2027

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
                        March 1, 2027MondayThe Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity StouttPublic Holiday
                        March 8, 2027MondayCommonwealth DayPublic Holiday
                        March 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
                        March 29, 2027MondayEaster MondayPublic Holiday
                        May 17, 2027MondayWhit MondayPublic Holiday
                        June 11, 2027FridaySovereign’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
                        July 5, 2027MondayVirgin Islands DayPublic Holiday
                        August 2, 2027MondayEmancipation MondayPublic Holiday
                        August 3, 2027TuesdayEmancipation TuesdayPublic Holiday
                        August 4, 2027WednesdayEmancipation WednesdayPublic Holiday
                        October 22, 2027FridaySt. Ursula’s DayPublic Holiday
                        December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
                        December 26, 2027SundayBoxing DayPublic Holiday
                        December 27, 2027MondayChristmas Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
                        December 28, 2027TuesdayBoxing Day (substitute day)Public Holiday

                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        How many public holidays are there in Virgin Islands, British?

                        The number of public holidays in Virgin Islands, British can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

                        Do businesses close on public holidays in Virgin Islands, British?

                        Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

                        Are public holidays the same every year?

                        Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

                        How can I take fewer PTO days but get more time off in Virgin Islands, British?

                        Use the "Best Time to Take PTO / Vacation" section on this page. It automatically finds the public holidays in Virgin Islands, British that fall closest to a weekend and tells you exactly how many PTO or vacation days to book to turn them into the longest possible consecutive break.

                        What is the "Smart Time Off" feature?

                        Smart Time Off highlights the single best upcoming opportunity to bridge a public holiday in Virgin Islands, British with a weekend using the fewest PTO or vacation days, so you can plan ahead for the biggest break with the least time taken off work.

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