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Bermuda's National Holidays: Vibrant Traditions, Parades, and Cultural Celebrations

Bermuda's national holidays offer delightful experiences for visitors of all ages. Join locals in vibrant celebrations featuring Gombey dancers, parades, and time-honored traditions. Here's a comprehensive guide to our key national holidays.

New Year's Day

Island-wide sporting events and lively Gombey dances fill the streets and neighborhoods with energy and joy.

Bermuda s National Holidays: Vibrant Traditions, Parades, and Cultural Celebrations

Good Friday

Bermudians traditionally fly kites in open fields and on beaches like Horseshoe Bay, while enjoying codfish cakes and hot cross buns.

Bermuda s National Holidays: Vibrant Traditions, Parades, and Cultural Celebrations

Bermuda Day

The highlight of Heritage Month in May, formerly Victoria Day and Empire Day. Bermudians take their first ocean swim, followed by the Half-Marathon Derby, cycle and roller blade races from Somerset to Pembroke Parish, and the first Bermuda Fitted Dinghy race in St. George's Harbour. The afternoon brings the colorful Bermuda Day Parade through Hamilton's streets.

National Heroes' Day

We honor individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to Bermuda's heritage and exemplified selfless service.

Emancipation Day & Mary Prince Day

Originally tied to the Cup Match cricket tournament, these two days commemorate the end of enslavement on August 1, 1834, and Mary Prince, a Bermudian abolitionist hero in Britain. Enjoy live broadcasts of the cricket while relaxing on beaches, in parks, or at home.

Labour Day

Organized by Bermuda's trade unions and corporate sector, featuring a march, road races, entertainment, cultural foods, and exhibitions.

Bermuda s National Holidays: Vibrant Traditions, Parades, and Cultural Celebrations

Remembrance Day

A solemn parade and service at the Cenotaph on Front Street in Hamilton honors Bermuda's Fallen Heroes.

Christmas Day

Island-wide Nativity services and Christmas Eve midnight candlelight vigils in churches of all denominations. Explore more Christmas events in Bermuda.

Boxing Day

A day for visiting family and friends, finishing Christmas treats like cassava pie, soccer, harness racing, and spontaneous Gombey performances.

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