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
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Aruba: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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Long Weekend!
Betico Croes Day
Aruba: Birthday of Betico Croes, known as the father of the Aruban nation
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Long Weekend!
Carnival Monday
Aruba: The streets of many Caribbean countries erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period
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Aruba: The Flag of Aruba was officially adopted on March 18th 1976, along with the official anthem "Aruba Dushi Tera" (Aruba sweet land)
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Long Weekend!
Good Friday
Aruba: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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Long Weekend!
Easter Monday
Aruba: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
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Aruba: Officially commemorates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander who was born on 27 April 1967.
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Aruba: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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Aruba: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
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Aruba: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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Boxing Day
Aruba: The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
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