January 1 New Year's Day

Good Friday

Easter Monday

May 1 Labour Day

Whit Monday

Dec 25 Christmas Day

Dec 26 Boxing Day

As well as the public holidays we've listed above, Anguilla celebrates Anguilla Day on May 30, Constitution Day on August 6 and Separation Day on December 19.

There's a fun but fairly low-key summer carnival , normally during the first week of August, with boat races, live bands, a Miss Anguilla pageant and a calypso show. Boat races are also held over Easter weekend and during the run-up to the carnival - keep an eye out in the newspapers and free tourist magazines for locations and times.

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