Public holiday countdown
Twelve public holidays a year. Government, banks, schools and most offices close on all of them; supermarkets and pharmacies run Sunday hours; restaurants, hotels and tour operators mostly carry on. The next one is counted down below from Cayman time.
Cayman Islands public holidays 2026
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Thursday 1 January
New Year's Day
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Monday 26 January
National Heroes Day
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Wednesday 18 February
Ash Wednesday
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Friday 3 April
Good Friday
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Monday 6 April
Easter Monday
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Monday 4 May
Emancipation Day
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Monday 18 May
Discovery Day
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Monday 15 June
King's Birthday
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Monday 6 July
Constitution Day
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Monday 9 November
Remembrance Day
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Friday 25 December
Christmas Day
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Monday 28 December
Boxing Day (observed)
Source: Cayman Islands Government public holiday list for 2026. See what is open on public holidays.
Worth knowing
- When a holiday falls on a weekend the following Monday is usually observed, which is why Boxing Day 2026 is Monday 28 December.
- Ash Wednesday brings the Agricultural Show; National Heroes Day and Constitution Day have public ceremonies in George Town.
Rules and sources
Checked 2026-09-17. This is a planning estimate, not advice; the Government department or professional handling your matter has the final word.