{"country":"British Virgin Islands","code":"vg","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/vg.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/vg","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-02","name":"Lavity Stoutt's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, remembrance","about":"A day of recognition for Lavity Stoutt, the longest-serving Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands.","at_work":"Welcome to mention with respect. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-04-03","name":"Good Friday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.","at_work":"Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid \"Happy Good Friday\". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2026-04-06","name":"Easter Monday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.","what_to_say":"Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2026-05-25","name":"Pentecost Monday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"Whit Monday is the day after Pentecost, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus's followers on the 50th day after Easter. Pentecost is a Sunday, so the holiday is the Monday that follows.","at_work":"A long weekend. Plan around slower replies.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, a 3-day weekend"}},{"date":"2026-06-12","name":"Sovereign's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"Normally observed on the second Friday in June. It was called Festival Friday until 2020.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-06","name":"Virgin Islands Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"1 July has existed as a holiday since 1956, first as Colony Day, renamed Territory Day in 1978 and given its current name in 2021.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Virgin Islands Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-08-03","name":"Emancipation Monday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"The August festival is the most important holiday in the British Virgin Islands, celebrated on three days from the first Monday in August to commemorate emancipation in the Territory. The days were called Festival Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 2020.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a three-day break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the August Festival!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-08-04","name":"Emancipation Tuesday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"The August festival is the most important holiday in the British Virgin Islands, celebrated on three days from the first Monday in August to commemorate emancipation in the Territory. The days were called Festival Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 2020.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a three-day break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the August Festival!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-08-05","name":"Emancipation Wednesday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"The August festival is the most important holiday in the British Virgin Islands, celebrated on three days from the first Monday in August to commemorate emancipation in the Territory. The days were called Festival Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 2020.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a three-day break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the August Festival!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-10-19","name":"Heroes and Foreparents Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, remembrance","about":"Observed on the third Monday in October.","at_work":"Welcome to mention with respect. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-11-23","name":"The Great March of 1949 and Restoration Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"Observed on the fourth Monday in November. First observed in 2021.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2026-12-26","name":"Boxing Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-28","name":"Boxing Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! 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Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2027-05-17","name":"Pentecost Monday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"Whit Monday is the day after Pentecost, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus's followers on the 50th day after Easter. Pentecost is a Sunday, so the holiday is the Monday that follows.","at_work":"A long weekend. Plan around slower replies.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, a 3-day weekend"}},{"date":"2027-06-11","name":"Sovereign's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"Normally observed on the second Friday in June. It was called Festival Friday until 2020.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the long weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-05","name":"Virgin Islands Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"1 July has existed as a holiday since 1956, first as Colony Day, renamed Territory Day in 1978 and given its current name in 2021.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Virgin Islands Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-08-02","name":"Emancipation Monday","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"The August festival is the most important holiday in the British Virgin Islands, celebrated on three days from the first Monday in August to commemorate emancipation in the Territory. The days were called Festival Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 2020.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. 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