Public holidays in the Cayman Islands

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This is a list of public holidays in Cayman Islands . [1] [2] [3] [4]

DateName in EnglishRemarks
1 January New Year's Day will be moved to the next Monday, if on a weekend
Fourth Monday in January National Heroes Day A day to remember two National Heroes granted by government. [5]
movable holiday Ash Wednesday
movable holiday Good Friday
movable holiday Easter Monday
First Monday in May Emancipation Day replaced Discovery Day starting in 2024. Discovery Day was on the third Monday in May [6]
Third Monday in May Discovery Day replaced Emancipation Day starting in 2024. Emancipation Day was on the first Monday in May [7]
movable holiday King's Birthday The Monday following the Saturday appointed in the United Kingdom as the official birthday of the reigning sovereign
First Monday in July Constitution Day
Second Monday in November Remembrance Day
25 December Christmas Day will be moved to the next Monday, if on a weekend
26 December Boxing Day will be moved to the next weekday after Christmas Day

Additionally the General elections at least since 2009 have also been a public holiday. [4] [8] [9] [10]

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