Bahamas Independence Day
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Bahamas independence day. Bahamians at home and around the world will have cause to celebrate this week as the nation celebrates its 53rd anniversary of independence on july 10th. Independence day is a public holiday. Thanks to the covid 19 pandemic however this year s public independence events remain on hiatus.
If 10 july falls on either a saturday or a sunday the following monday will be a public holiday. The bahamas holidays 2021. This public holiday marks independence from the united kingdom in 1973 and is the national holiday of the bahamas.
Is independence day a public holiday. This holiday commemorates the day when the bahamas became a fully independent nation on july 10 1973 separating from the united kingdom. It is a day off for the general population and schools and most businesses are closed.
Bahamian independence day is celebrated on 10 july. Pompeo secretary of state. On behalf of the people of the united states i congratulate the commonwealth of the bahamas as you celebrate your independence.
History of bahamas independence day. The bahamas had earlier gained full control over its own internal affairs in 1964 but independence was not granted until nine years later. But that doesn t mean the anniversary will.