As Bermuda Day, May 24, 2009, falls on a Sunday, then Monday, May 26 will be a public holiday in lieu.
As Boxing Day, December 26, 2009, falls on a Saturday, then Monday, December 28 will be public holiday in lieu.

Holidays in Bermuda are a time to relax, have fun and celebrate

Bermuda has been long recognized as a great holiday destination. Many people come from far and wide to enjoy lazing on our beaches, playing the beautifully manicured eight public and private golf courses dotted across the island, and sailing or swimming in the azure blue waters of the Atlantic. It goes without saying that the people of Bermuda tend to enjoy their holidays, too, especially those nine legal public holidays when they may not necessarily leave the island, but participate in many activities that will be of interest to visitors. These include the six public holidays celebrated almost everywhere ~ New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day ~ plus a few others...

Bermuda Day (May 24) is considered the first day of summer and usually to first day of the year to jump in the ocean! There is a parade in Hamilton where locals and visitors line the streets in celebration; the first Bermuda Fitted Dinghy race of the season with the first "raft ups" of the season! The party is on! This year it falls on a Sunday, hence Monday, May 26th will be a public holiday in lieu.

The Queen’s (official) Birthday is celebrated in mid-June with a great military parade on Front Street. This year it is on Monday, June 16th.

Emancipation Day is on July 31, 2008, and the next day, August 1st, is set aside as Somers (Sir George, of course) Day. On these two days the island literally closes down for the Annual Cup Match Classic, a cricket match between the Somerset Cricket Club and St. George’s Cricket Club. This year's Match will be in St. George's.

A new holiday has been added ~ National Heroes Day which is scheduled for October 13 in honour of Dame Lois Browne Evans.

On public holidays and on Saturdays and Sundays, Government offices, banks and offices are closed. Buses and ferries run on limited schedules. However, all sightseeing attractions, cycle liveries, most restaurants and a variety of sporting activities are available. Year round, most shops are closed on Sundays; however, most grocery stores are open in the afternoon.