Bermuda Holidays Introduction

This article introduces Bermuda's public holidays and local special holidays, and also includes some websites such as the local tourism bureau for easy information search.

New Year's Day (January 1):

Bermuda celebrates the start of the new year, which is usually a day for family reunions and celebrations. Most businesses are closed on January 1, but some restaurants and bars may be open.

Queen's Birthday (First Monday in June):

This is a day to celebrate the British monarch, usually including a military parade and other public events. Most businesses are closed on the Queen's Birthday, but some restaurants and bars may be open.

Bermuda Remembrance Day (August 1):

This is a day to commemorate the arrival of Bermuda's first settlers in 1609. It is an important cultural holiday that usually includes traditional music, dancing and other celebrations. Most businesses are closed on Bermuda Remembrance Day, but some restaurants and bars may be open.

Labor Day (First Monday in September):

This is a day to celebrate workers, usually including a parade and other events. Most businesses are closed on Labor Day, but some restaurants and bars may be open.

Christmas Day (December 25):

Bermuda is a Christian country, and Christmas is an important religious and cultural holiday. Most businesses are closed on Christmas Day, but some restaurants and bars may be open.
Shipping companies, airlines, freight forwarders, railways, couriers and logistics companies may have different operating hours during public holidays.

In addition to official public holidays, Bermuda also has several festivals and events with unique cultural characteristics:

Bermuda Heritage Day:

Held on the last Saturday of May each year, it celebrates Bermuda's cultural heritage. This day usually includes traditional music, dance, food and other cultural activities.

Bermuda International Sailing Regatta:

Held every June, it is one of the oldest sailing regattas in the world. The competition attracts top sailors from all over the world.

Bermuda Festival:

Held every August for two weeks, it is Bermuda's largest arts festival. The festival includes music, dance, drama, visual arts and other cultural activities.

Bermuda Kite Festival:

Held every September, it is one of the largest kite festivals in the world. The festival includes kite competitions, kite making demonstrations and other kite-related activities.

Bermuda Rum Dunk Festival:

Held every November, it celebrates the rich history of Bermuda rum. The festival includes rum tastings, cocktail-making demonstrations and other rum-related activities.

Additional information:

Bermuda Government website: https://www.gov.bm/
Bermuda Tourism Authority website: https://www.gotobermuda.com/bta
Bermuda Chamber of Commerce website: https://www.bermudachamber.bm/