Overview of Anguilla holidays

This article describes public holidays and special holidays in Anguilla that may affect the progress of your shipment.

Anguilla Public Holidays：

New Year's Day (January 1):
Celebrates the coming of a new year, often with parties and celebrations.

New Year's Day (January 2):
The day after New Year's Day, often a public holiday.

Father's Day (February 22):
Celebrates the birthday of James Anguilla, a national hero who led the fight for Anguilla's independence from St. Kitts and Nevis.

Good Friday (April 7):
Good Friday, when Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Easter (April 9):
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is one of the most important Christian holidays.

Labour Day (May 2):
Commemorates the contributions of the working class, often with parades and rallies.

Commonwealth Day (May 30):
Celebrates the founding of the Commonwealth, an organization of 53 independent nations.

Emancipation Day (June 19):
Commemorates Anguilla's liberation from slavery, when the people of Anguilla overthrew the British slaveholders in 1680.

Anguilla Day (August 3):
Celebrates Anguilla's culture and heritage, often with music festivals, dance performances and other cultural events.

Thanksgiving Day (October 10):
Thanksgiving to God for the harvest and blessings, often with family and friends.

Christmas Day (December 25):
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is one of the most important Christian holidays.

Day Two (December 26):
The day after Christmas, usually a public holiday.

Special Anguilla Festivals and Events：
Anguilla Christmas Carnival (mid-December to January 6): This two-week festival includes concerts, dance performances, street parties and other activities.

Anguilla Regatta Week (February): This week-long event attracts sailors from all over the world to compete.

Anguilla Jazz Festival (May): This three-day festival showcases jazz musicians from all over the world.

Anguilla Summer Food Festival (July): This week-long festival showcases Anguilla's local cuisine.

Anguilla Festival of Lights (November): This festival features lanterns and candles lit around the island.

Whether shipping companies, airlines, freight forwarding companies, railways, express delivery and logistics companies are open for work depends on the policies of the specific companies. The business hours and services provided by the above companies may be affected.