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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Perry Christie Day
Friday, April 3, 2026
April 2026
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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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
FRI
03
Holiday
SAT
04
Weekend
SUN
05
Weekend
3-day weekend (April 3 – April 5)
📣 Traveler notes
The Bahamas is an archipelago nation in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida's east coast, comprising around 3,000 islands and cays, with about 30 populated. Nassau, on New Providence island, is the capital and home to roughly half the population. It is a popular tropical destination known for its natural beauty and culture.
- Junkanoo, the largest cultural event, is a street carnival held on Boxing Day (December 26) and New Year's Day (January 1).
- Groups parade through towns like Nassau, featuring elaborate, disposable costumes made of crepe paper.
- The music combines African rhythms with loud brass and cowbells.
- The unique costumes are created annually and are often discarded during the event.
- Bahamians are good-natured but expect visitors to show respect.
About this holiday
This date is associated with a general election held in the Bahamas, where 41 members of the House of Assembly are elected. The election was called early by Prime Minister Philip Davis after Parliament's dissolution on April 8, 2026.