Holiday Guide for US Virgin Islands in 2022

US Virgin Islands 2022
US Virgin Islands
2022

US Virgin Islands information

The Virgin Islands of the United States, is a group of islands in the Caribbean and an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States.

Population: 106,290
Capital: Charlotte Amalie
Calling Code: (1 340)
Time Zone: -4 UTC
Currency: United States dollar
Language: English

List of Public Holidays in US Virgin Islands in 2022

New Year's Day


New Year's Day

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

Three King's Day


Three King's Day

US Virgin Islands: A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.

Transfer Day


Transfer Day

US Virgin Islands: Commemorates the transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States in 1917

Holy Thursday


Holy Thursday

US Virgin Islands: Also Known as Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist

Good Friday

 Long Weekend! 
Good Friday

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

Easter Monday

 Long Weekend! 
Easter Monday

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

Memorial Day

 Long Weekend! 
Memorial Day

US Virgin Islands: Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States

V.I. Emancipation Day


V.I. Emancipation Day

US Virgin Islands: Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the Danish West Indies on July 3rd 1848

US Independence Day

 Long Weekend! 
US Independence Day

US Virgin Islands: On July 4th 1776 the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England

Labor Day

 Long Weekend! 
Labor Day

US Virgin Islands: This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement

Columbus Day and Puerto Rico Friendship Day

 Long Weekend! 
Columbus Day and Puerto Rico Friendship Day

US Virgin Islands: This national holiday commemorates the exact date when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas

D. Hamilton Jackson Day


D. Hamilton Jackson Day

US Virgin Islands: In honor of a noted labor rights advocate in the Danish West Indies.

Veterans Day

 Long Weekend! 
Veterans Day

US Virgin Islands: Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918

US Thanksgiving


US Thanksgiving

US Virgin Islands: Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest

Christmas Day


Christmas Day

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

Christmas Second Day

 Long Weekend! 
Christmas Second Day

US Virgin Islands: Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December