New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Friday, January 2, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, January 2, 2026
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 2
- Local time zone
- America/Nassau
- Currency
- BSD
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Friday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Bahamas, New Year's Day is on January 2, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Bahamas.
New Year's Day was on January 2, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Bahamas is on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Bahamas 2026
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The New Year's Day date for Bahamas 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.