Majority Rule Day

Bahamas

Holiday Date

01-10-2024

01-10-2025

01-12-2026

Rule

January 10, if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday

Calendar Day of year

January 10

About National Day

Countries around the world observe a National Day to celebration the nationhood of the country. It is most often a federal public holiday that brings out the pride in the nation.

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Majority Rule Day became a public holiday in 2014. It commemorates the Bahamians gaining majority rule for the first time on January 10, 1967.

Observance Type

Public