Holiday Guide for Cayman Islands in 2021

Cayman Islands 2021
Cayman Islands
2021

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 2021

New Year's Day

 Long Weekend! 
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.

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

Election Day


Election Day

Cayman Islands: The Cayman Islands General Election will be held on Wednesday, April 14 2021.

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 Monday closest to November 11 to remember those who fell in the two World Wars.

Christmas Day


Christmas Day

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

Christmas Day (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Christmas Day (in lieu)

Cayman Islands: As Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday

Boxing Day (in lieu)


Boxing Day (in lieu)

Cayman Islands: As Boxing Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Tuesday will be a public holiday