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Public Holiday
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Boxing Day
Sunday, December 26, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Closed
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
The Bahamas is a tropical archipelago off Florida's east coast, comprising about 3,000 islands across roughly 30 populated islands. Nassau on New Providence is the capital and home to about half the population.
- Junkanoo, a major Bahamian festival, is a street carnival held on Boxing Day (December 26) and New Year's Day (January 1).
- Participants 'rush' through towns, especially Nassau, wearing spectacular, disposable costumes made from crepe paper.
- The music combines African rhythms with loud brass and cowbells.
- Costumes are disposed of in the streets following the celebration, which can be viewed as unique souvenirs.
- While Bahamians are generally good-natured, visitors are expected to show respect.
About this holiday
Boxing Day in the Bahamas is a celebration of both professional and amateur (Olympic-style) boxing. Professional bouts are regulated by the Bahamas Boxing Commission, while Olympic-style boxing is overseen by the Bahamas Boxing Federation.