Curaçao (CW)
Curaçao is a Dutch Caribbean island of approximately 160,000 people situated 65km north of Venezuela, outside the Atlantic hurricane belt.
Capital: Willemstad
Region: Americas
Language: Papiamentu
Currency: XCG (Cg)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 68)
Emergency: 911
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Public Holidays 2026
14 holidays in Curaçao. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Aña Nobo
February 2026
Mon 16
Carnival Monday Public Holiday
Lunes di Karnaval
Monday before Ash Wednesday. The climax of the month-long Karnaval season. Grand parade through Willemstad. Most businesses close for the day.
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Bierna Santo
Catholic observance. Most shops and businesses closed. Beach visits are traditional.
Sun 5
Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Pasco di Resurekshon
Catholic Easter. Family gatherings and church services. Not a statutory holiday but widely observed.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Lunes di Pasco
Statutory public holiday. Beaches and parks busy with family picnics.
Mon 27
King's Day (Koningsdag) Public Holiday
Dia di Rey
King's Day — celebrates King Willem-Alexander's birthday (27 April). Curaçao joins the rest of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in celebrating with orange clothing, street markets, and concerts. Major party island-wide.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Dia di Trabou
Thu 14
Ascension Day Public Holiday
Hemelvaart
39 days after Easter. Dutch Reformed and Catholic holiday. Government offices and many businesses closed.
Mon 25
Whit Monday Public Holiday
Pinksteren Maandag
50 days after Easter. Pentecost Monday. Public holiday inherited from Dutch tradition.
July 2026
Thu 2
Flag Day Public Holiday
Dia di Bandera
Curaçao Flag Day — celebrates the adoption of the Curaçao flag. Parades, cultural events, and flag-raising ceremonies island-wide.
October 2026
Sat 10
Autonomy Day Public Holiday
Dia di Pais Kòrsou
Also called 10-10-10 day. Commemorates Curaçao becoming an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on 10 October 2010. National celebrations, concerts, and parades.
December 2026
Thu 31
New Year's Eve Public Holiday
Biesprá di Aña Nobo
New Year's Eve — public holiday in Curaçao. Major celebrations in Willemstad, fireworks and street parties. Many businesses close early.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Pasco di Nanishi
Catholic Christmas. Family gatherings. Ponche crema (traditional eggnog liqueur) is served.
Sat 26
Boxing Day / Second Christmas Public Holiday
Segundo Dia di Pasco
Dutch-tradition second Christmas Day. Extended family celebrations. Most businesses remain closed.
Note: Some holidays in Curaçao apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.