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New National Holidays – May 8 and June 16

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Monday, May 8 and Friday, June 16 will now be observed as public holidays in the British Virgin Islands.

His Excellency, the Governor John James Rankin, CMG made the proclamation today, March 29.

His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation will be held on May 8, while June 16 is the Sovereign’s birthday, replacing the previously issued date June 9.

An official statement from the governor’s office explained that the aforementioned proclamations were made in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (CAP. 199).

 

 

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