Public Holidays on Bonaire

The public holidays on Bonaire are different from the federal holidays in the USA.

In the past, Carnival Monday was an official public holiday. It was replaced by Dia di Rincon (April 30) after King’s Day was moved to April 27. Kingdom Day (December 15) is not a statutory public holiday. However, government employees do have the day off under their collective labor agreement. Liberation Day (May 5) and Whit Monday are also not statutory public holidays on Bonaire, whereas Labor Day and Dia di Boneiru are.

These are the official public holidays on Bonaire

Holidays

New Year’s Day
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
King’s Day
Dia di Rincon
Labor Day
Ascension Day
Whit Sunday
Dia di Boneiru
Christmas Day
Boxing Day

2026

Thursday, January 1
Friday, April 3
Sunday, April 5
Monday, April 6
Monday, April 27
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1
Thursday, May 14
Sunday, May 24
Sunday, September 6
Friday, December 25
Saturday, December 26

2027

Friday, January 1
Friday, March 26
Sunday, March 28
Monday, March 29
Tuesday, April 27
Friday, April 30
Saturday, May 1
Thursday, May 6
Sunday, May 16
Monday, September 6
Saturday, December 25
Sunday, December 26

Public holidays on Bonaire are a wonderful mix of local traditions, Caribbean culture and Dutch influences. Would you like to know more about living on the island? Harbourtown Real Estate is happy to share more about life on Bonaire and, of course, assist you with all your real estate questions.

Sources

Labor Law 2000 BES (Arbeidswet 2000 BES), Chapter 6, Article 23

BES public servants’ holidays regulation

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