U.S. Virgin Islands Holidays

First day of the new year

Epiphany, celebrating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus

Honors the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Honors all U.S. presidents, particularly George Washington

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

Thursday before Easter Sunday, commemorating the Last Supper

Friday before Easter Sunday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Day after Easter Sunday

Honors military personnel who died in service to the United States

Commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the Danish West Indies in 1848

Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Celebrates the achievements of workers and the labor movement

Commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas

Celebrates the cultural and historical ties between the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

Honors David Hamilton Jackson, a labor leader and journalist who fought for civil rights

Honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces

Day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the preceding year

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

Boxing Day, the day after Christmas