Holiday Guide for Cayman Islands in 2019

Cayman Islands 2019
Cayman Islands
2019

Cayman Islands information

Population: 65,720
Capital: George Town
Calling Code: (1)
Time Zone: -5 UTC
Currency: Cayman Islands dollar
Language: English

List of National Holidays in Cayman Islands in 2019

New Year's Day


New Year's Day

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

National Heroes' Day

 Long Weekend! 
National Heroes' Day

Cayman Islands: Honours the contributions and accomplishments of deserving Caymanians. A holiday since 2003

Ash Wednesday


Ash Wednesday

Cayman Islands: Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

Public Holiday


Public Holiday

Cayman Islands: Premier McLaughlin has announced that 28 March will be a public holiday to mark the visit of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall

Good Friday

 Long Weekend! 
Good Friday

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

Easter Monday

 Long Weekend! 
Easter Monday

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

Discovery Day

 Long Weekend! 
Discovery Day

Cayman Islands: Commemorates the discovery of the Sister Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman by Christopher Columbus in 1503

Queen's Birthday

 Long Weekend! 
Queen's Birthday

Cayman Islands: The Monday following the Saturday designated as the official holiday observance in the UK

Constitution Day

 Long Weekend! 
Constitution Day

Cayman Islands: Honours the first written constitution for the islands, which came into effect on July 4th 1959

Remembrance Day

 Long Weekend! 
Remembrance Day

Cayman Islands: Remembrance Day is held on the second Monday in November to remember those who fell in the two World Wars.

Referendum Day


Referendum Day

Cayman Islands: A one-off public holiday intended to allow participation on a referendum on a cargo port facility. The referendum has been delayed, but the holiday will still be observed.

Christmas Day


Christmas Day

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

Boxing Day


Boxing Day

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