Celebration of the Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen in Anguilla
Anguilla’s public-holiday regulations include the day appointed for the Sovereign’s official birthday. The observance is part of the territory’s statutory holiday calendar, and the official title can change with the monarch.[1][2]
A public holiday set by law
Anguilla’s Public Holidays Regulations list the appointed day for the Sovereign’s official birthday among the territory’s public holidays. The regulations do not give it a fixed calendar date; they make the appointed day the holiday. The Government calendar gives the general rule as the second Monday in June, though the date and formal royal title should be checked against its published list.[1][2]
The Public Holidays Act provides for public holidays to be prescribed by regulation. It describes banks, shops or stores, and public offices as keeping those days as close holidays, subject to exceptions and provisions in the Act. This makes the observance relevant to routine errands and services as well as to the official calendar.[1]
A name that follows the monarch
The regulations use the general legal wording “Official birthday of the Sovereign” rather than naming a particular monarch. Anguilla’s Government calendar shows how the public-facing title can change: it currently lists the Celebration of the Birthday of His Majesty The King. Older references to Her Majesty the Queen reflect an earlier title for the same type of observance.[1][2]
The regulations establish the holiday’s legal status. The Government’s holiday listing gives its date and title.[1][2]
Planning around the holiday
For residents and visitors, public offices, banks and shops or stores are legally expected to keep a public holiday, subject to the Act’s exceptions. Check with restaurants and transport providers about their hours and timetables.[1]
Use the Government of Anguilla’s national-holidays calendar for the appointed day and current title. Check any announcement for the observance arrangements.[1][2]
Frequently asked questions
Is the Queen’s birthday celebration a public holiday in Anguilla?
Yes. Anguilla’s regulations include the day appointed for the Sovereign’s official birthday among the territory’s public holidays.[1]
When is the holiday observed?
Do banks and government offices close?
The Public Holidays Act says banks and public offices keep public holidays as close holidays, subject to the Act’s exceptions. Confirm arrangements for a particular service before travelling.[1]
Will shops, restaurants or ferries be open?
The Act treats shops and stores as close on public holidays, subject to exceptions. Check with restaurants and ferry operators about their hours and timetables.[1]
Sources and references
Sources used for Celebration of the Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen in Anguilla:
- Public Holidays Regulations, Revised Regulations of Anguilla P130-1- Government of Anguilla, Attorney General’s Chambers; hosted by the International Labour Organization
- National Holidays- Government of Anguilla