The
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands recognizes the following as legal holidays* in accordance with V.I. Code Ann. § 171(a):
2008
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Month / Date
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Holiday
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January 1
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New Year's Day
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January 6
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Three King's Day
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January 21
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s, Birthday
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February 18
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Presidents' Day
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March 20
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Holy Thursday
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March 21
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Good Friday
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March 24
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Easter Monday
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March 31
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Transfer Day
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May 26
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Memorial Day
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July 3
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V.I. Emancipation Day
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July 4
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Independence Day
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September 1
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Labor Day
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October 13
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Columbus Day/
Puerto Rico Friendship Day
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November 1
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D. Hamilton Jackson Day
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November 11
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Veterans Day
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November 27
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Thanksgiving Day
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December 25
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Christmas Day
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December 26
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Christmas Second Day
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* The
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands may announce additional days to be holidays
in accordance with said statute when those dates are declared by proclamation
by the President of the United States or the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
