Holiday Guide for Aruba in 2019

Aruba 2019
Aruba
2019

Aruba information

Population: 106,766
Capital: Oranjestad
Calling Code: (297)
Time Zone: -4 UTC
Currency: Aruban florin
Language: Dutch

List of National Holidays in Aruba in 2019

New Year's Day


New Year's Day

Aruba: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

Betico Croes Day

 Long Weekend! 
Betico Croes Day

Aruba: Birthday of Betico Croes, known as the father of the Aruban nation

Carnival Monday

 Long Weekend! 
Carnival Monday

Aruba: The streets of many Caribbean countries erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period

National Anthem and Flag Day

 Long Weekend! 
National Anthem and Flag Day

Aruba: The Flag of Aruba was officially adopted on March 18th 1976, along with the official anthem "Aruba Dushi Tera" (Aruba sweet land)

Good Friday

 Long Weekend! 
Good Friday

Aruba: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Easter Monday

 Long Weekend! 
Easter Monday

Aruba: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus

King's Birthday


King's Birthday

Aruba: Officially commemorates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander who was born on 27 April 1967.

Labour Day


Labour Day

Aruba: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Ascension Day


Ascension Day

Aruba: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

Christmas Day


Christmas Day

Aruba: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Boxing Day


Boxing Day

Aruba: The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.