Official Holidays
Government offices, banks, the post office and most stores are closed on the official
holidays listed above. Some Indian owned stores are closed on January 26 for Indian
Republic Day. Jewish-owned establishments, including banks, are closed for Rosh
Hashanah and Yom Kippur (September or October)
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Holiday |
Celebrated on
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New year's Day
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January 1
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Carnival |
February (varies)
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Good Friday |
April (varies)
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Easter Monday |
April (varies)
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Passover |
April (varies)
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Queen's Day
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April 30
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Labor Day
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May 1
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Ascension Day
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May |
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Curaçao Flag Day
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July 2
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Antilles Day
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October 21
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Christmas Eve
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December 24 (half day)
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Christmas Day
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December 25
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Boxing Day
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December 26
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New Year's Eve
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December 31 (half Day)
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