Public Holidays in British Virgin Islands 2026 🇻🇬

British Virgin Islands has 5 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Heroes and Foreparents Day on 19. Oct. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in British Virgin Islands.

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This year, British Virgin Islands observes 15 public holidays , with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Heroes and Foreparents Day on 19. Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Emancipation Wednesday.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
19. Oct	Monday Long weekend	Heroes and Foreparents Day	Public holiday
23. Nov	Monday Long weekend	The Great March of 1949 and Restoration Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Public holiday
28. Dec	Monday Long weekend	Boxing Day (observed)	Public holiday

Long weekends in British Virgin Islands 2026

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Heroes and Foreparents Day — 19. Oct (Monday) — long weekend
The Great March of 1949 and Restoration Day — 23. Nov (Monday) — long weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Friday) — long weekend
Boxing Day (observed) — 28. Dec (Monday) — long weekend

Holidays that change date in British Virgin Islands

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.

Lavity Stoutt's Birthday: 2. Mar 2026 → 1. Mar 2027
Good Friday: 3. Apr 2026 → 26. Mar 2027
Easter Monday: 6. Apr 2026 → 29. Mar 2027
Whit Monday: 25. May 2026 → 17. May 2027
Sovereign's Birthday: 12. Jun 2026 → 11. Jun 2027
Virgin Islands Day: 6. Jul 2026 → 5. Jul 2027
Emancipation Monday: 3. Aug 2026 → 2. Aug 2027
Emancipation Tuesday: 4. Aug 2026 → 3. Aug 2027
Emancipation Wednesday: 5. Aug 2026 → 4. Aug 2027
Heroes and Foreparents Day: 19. Oct 2026 → 18. Oct 2027
The Great March of 1949 and Restoration Day: 23. Nov 2026 → 22. Nov 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does British Virgin Islands have in 2026?

British Virgin Islands observes 5 public holidays in 2026. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in British Virgin Islands?

The next public holiday in British Virgin Islands is Heroes and Foreparents Day on 19. Oct.

Are public holidays in British Virgin Islands the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2026.