James Ronald Webster Day in Anguilla
James Ronald Webster Day is a public holiday in Anguilla, observed on 2 March. The date honors Webster, a revolutionary leader remembered in Anguilla as the “Father of the Nation.”[1][4]
A fixed date in Anguilla’s holiday calendar
Anguilla’s Public Holidays Regulations name James Ronald Webster Day as a public holiday on the second day of March. If 2 March falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the regulations make the following Monday a public holiday instead.[1] The Government’s national-holidays calendar also lists the observance.[2]
The legal rule is useful for planning: the holiday is tied to a fixed date, with a substitute Monday when that date falls on a weekend. For work arrangements and opening hours, check directly with an employer or service provider.[1]
The person the day commemorates
James Ronald Webster is remembered for his role in Anguilla’s political history. Government of Anguilla Executive Council minutes describe him as the island’s revolutionary leader and say he is widely regarded as the “Father of the Nation.”[4]
The Government’s history of Anguilla explains that the Anguilla Revolution arose after the islands of St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla became an associated state. It says Anguilla wanted independence from that state, and that Anguilla became a separate Dependent Territory with some measure of autonomy in government in 1980.[3] This context helps explain why a day named for Webster belongs to Anguilla’s national calendar.
How it is observed
The Government’s history page explains that Anguilla Day commemorates events connected with the Anguilla Revolution; it is listed separately from James Ronald Webster Day and National Heroes and Heroines.[2][3]
Travelers should check local announcements and contact venues or service providers before making plans.[2]
Practical planning
Residents and visitors can confirm arrangements directly with the relevant office or business before the holiday.
Anguilla’s history page also distinguishes this observance from Anguilla Day, which commemorates events connected with the Anguilla Revolution. They are separate entries in the island’s holiday calendar and mark different parts of its history.[2][3]
Frequently asked questions
When is James Ronald Webster Day?
It is observed on 2 March. If that date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the regulations designate the following Monday as a public holiday.[1]
Is it a public holiday across Anguilla?
Yes. The regulations list James Ronald Webster Day among the public holidays in Anguilla.[1]
Who was James Ronald Webster?
He was an Anguillian revolutionary leader whom Government of Anguilla Executive Council minutes describe as widely regarded as the “Father of the Nation.”[4]
Sources and references
Sources used for James Ronald Webster Day in Anguilla:
- Public Holidays Regulations- Attorney General’s Chambers, Government of Anguilla (hosted by ILO NATLEX)
- National Holidays- Government of Anguilla
- Anguilla History- Government of Anguilla
- Minutes of Executive Council- Government of Anguilla