2024 Holidays - Bermuda
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday | Jan. 1, 2024 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | March 29, 2024 | National | All |
| Bermuda Day | Friday | May 24, 2024 | National | All |
| National Heroes Day | Monday | June 17, 2024 | National | All |
| Emancipation Day | Thursday | Aug. 1, 2024 | National | All |
| Mary Prince Day | Friday | Aug. 2, 2024 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Monday | Sept. 2, 2024 | National | All |
| Remembrance Day | Monday | Nov. 11, 2024 | National | All |
| Christmas | Wednesday | Dec. 25, 2024 | National | All |
| Boxing Day | Thursday | Dec. 26, 2024 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Bermuda workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Bermuda Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend
- On a Sunday: If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. For example, in 2023, New Year's Day fell on Sunday, January 1st, so the public holiday was observed on Monday, January 2nd. [Government of Bermuda]
- On a Saturday: If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday. For instance, in 2023, Remembrance Day fell on Saturday, November 11th, and was observed on Monday, November 13th. [Government of Bermuda]
2. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Bermuda does not have a formal system of bridge holidays.
- However, employers may, at their discretion, offer additional days off to create long weekends, especially if a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday.
- Such arrangements are typically made internally within organizations and are not mandated by national law.
3. Special Cases for Public Holidays
- Bermuda Day: Traditionally observed on the last Friday in May, but as of 2020, it is now observed on the Friday before the last Monday in May. [Public Holidays Amendment Act 2020]
- National Heroes Day: Initially observed in October, it was moved to the third Monday in June in 2009. [Wikipedia]
- Emancipation Day and Mary Prince Day: These two consecutive public holidays are observed on the Thursday and Friday before the first Monday in August, respectively. [Wikipedia]
4. Additional Notes
- Public Holiday Calendar: The government of Bermuda typically releases an official list of public holidays each year, specifying the exact dates. [Government of Bermuda]
- Employer Policies: While national laws provide the framework for public holidays, individual employers may have specific policies regarding holiday observance, especially concerning compensation for work performed on public holidays.
- Cultural Observance: Public holidays in Bermuda are significant cultural events, with many citizens participating in various traditional ceremonies and festivities.