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Bermuda Public Holidays
On Bermuda public holidays and on weekends (i.e on Saturdays and Sundays), government offices, banks and even private offices are usually closed. There are limited Bus and ferry services available. However, all sightseeing attractions, most restaurants and sporting activities are open. Year round, most shops are closed on Sundays.
Here are all the 2010 Public holidays in Bermuda:
New Years Day: January 1st
Bermudians and the visitors celebrate the New Year's eve (31st December night) in restaurants or hotels. On 1st January, there are many festive events in Bermuda. A motor race is held in Coney island. Many prestigious honors like Her Majesty the Queen's local honors are announced.
Good Friday: April 10th
Good Friday is usually a beach day for most of the Bermudians. They also fly locally made kites in the beaches. This is also the day when they usually eat cod fish cakes. You can get cod fish cakes in restaurants serving Bermudian cuisine.
In Horseshoe Beach, there are several events held on this public Bermuda Holiday including kite competition, children's games, live musical entertainment and Gombey dancing.
Bermuda Day: May 24th
This is the day when annual Bermuda Heritage Day Parade is held. This tradition is taken from Britain where birthday of Queen Empress Victoria is celebrated on this day.
Some of the events on Bermuda Day includes the Marathon Derby. This is raced from Somerset to Hamilton over 13 miles by road, and over the hills and dales. Bermuda's racing legend Stanley Burgess, participated for over 50 years in this marathon since he was 20. His final race was in 1983, when he was 84.
Queen's Birthday: June 15th
(This is no longer an official public holiday in Bermuda as it has been discontinued in Britain too)
The Military parade is held at the Front Street Hamilton to mark the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Bands including the Bermuda Regimental band and the Bermuda Islander Pipers & Drums band participate in the parade.
Bermuda National Heroes Day: June 15th
October 13th was the official day for honoring the local heroes. However due to popular demand, the holiday is now celebrated on June 15th in lieu of holiday for Queen's birthday.
Bermuda Emancipation Day and Somer's Day: July 30th and 31st
These two days are Cricket cup match days. Cricket is a sport originated in England centuries back and quite popular in many countries now. It's played by two sides with 11 players, with bat and a ball - somewhat similar to base ball, although there is a lot of difference in the two.
On these two days Bermuda literally closes down. Everybody is watching or listening to radios for the cup match. So, if you are a tourist, you can't do much. The beaches are also very crowded and many Bermudian camp on the public beaches.
Bermuda Labor Day: September 7th
There are many events like road races, lectures are organized by the Bermuda Industrial Union on this day. After the victory of the labor government in November 1998, this day has gained additional importance.
Bermuda Remembrance Day: November 11th
This is similar to the Memorial Day held in the US. It is the day to pay tribute to those who served Bermuda during the Worldwars and Korean wars. The formal occasion is held at the Cenotaph, at Front Street Hamilton.
Christmas Day: December 25th
(In 2010, public offices will be closed on Dec 27th)
The whole day is spent is festive mood. The only daily newspaper in the island, The Royal Gazette organizes a short story writing competition on this day.
Bermuda Boxing Day: December 26th
(In 2010, December 28th will be the public holiday instead of 26th)
In Bermuda, Boxing day is meant for being generous to those who are less fortunate. Many give away leftover food and drinks from the previous day Christmas celebrations.
Check Bermuda Travel Guide for more information.
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