There are 11 public holidays in Bermuda in 2023, two of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, April 07, 2023.
Bermuda Day
Bermuda Day falls on May 26, 2023, and it is widely considered the start of the summer on the island of Bermuda. People consider it the first day they can go out on the water. As the first day of summer, It is also the day on which Bermuda shorts are worn as business attire.
National Heroes Day
National Heroes Day is a public holiday in Bermuda on June 19, 2023. The holiday honors those who have been officially designated as National Heroes in Bermuda.
Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day is a public holiday in Bermuda on August 03, 2023. The holiday commemorates when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into force, and slavery was abolished in Bermuda in August 1834.
Mary Prince Day
The holiday is observed on August 04, 2023, and honors Mary Prince and her legend of the abolitionist movement in Britain. Mary published her book The History of Mary Prince in 1831, the first book of its kind. Mary Prince was nominated as the national heroine in Bermuda in 2012.
Labour Day
Labour Day, or May Day, is a public holiday in Bermuda observed on September 04, 2023. The holiday is to celebrate the labor movement and people's contributions to the development and achievements in Bermuda.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day falls on November 11, 2023, and honors those who fought and fell as allies of the British Armed Forces in World War I and II. People wear poppies to recognize the sacrifice of soldiers in times of war.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day and is widely known as a shopping holiday in some countries. It falls on December 26, 2023.
The following is the list of public holidays in Bermuda 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Day Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Good Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| King's Coronation | May 08, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Bermuda Day | May 26, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| National Heroes Day | Jun 19, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Emancipation Day | Aug 03, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Mary Prince Day | Aug 04, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | Sep 04, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Remembrance Day | Nov 11, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Remembrance Day Holiday | Nov 13, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Please check the source and the working days in Bermuda in 2023.
