BVI, 5 October 2015 - Acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2016:
Friday, 1st January New Year’s Day
Monday, 7th March The Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt
Monday, 14th March Commonwealth Day
Friday, 25th March Good Friday
Monday, 28th March Easter Monday
Monday, 16th May Whit Monday
Sovereign’s Birthday
(to be confirmed)
Friday, 1st July Territory Day
Monday, 1st August Festival Monday
Tuesday, 2nd August Festival Tuesday
Wednesday, 3rd August Festival Wednesday
Friday, 21st October St. Ursula’s Day
Monday, 26th December Christmas Day
(In lieu of Sunday, 25th December)
Tuesday, 27th December Boxing Day
(In lieu of Monday, 26th December)
Further notice will be given of the date appointed to be kept as the Sovereign’s Birthday following consultation with the Buckingham Palace.
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