Anguilla Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Anguilla

Every 30 May is Anguilla Day, which is a public holiday in Anguilla to commemorate the independence of the island-nation from a former union with modern day Saint Kitts and Nevis. That union had been essentially forced on them by the British government in 1967, but within a few months, the people revolted. The revolt in favour of independence began on 30 May, 1967.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	30 May	Fri	Anguilla Day
2026	30 May	Sat	Anguilla Day
	1 Jun	Mon	Anguilla Day Holiday
2027	30 May	Sun	Anguilla Day
	31 May	Mon	Anguilla Day Holiday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Despite the union with Saint Kitts and Nevis allowing Anguilla considerable self-rule, the people felt they were always outvoted and put in subjection to Saint Kitts. They therefore marched on the local police department and ousted the Saint Kitts police stationed there. This only gained them partial independence, in reality, however. It wasn’t until 1980 that full independence came. Yet 30 May was the beginning of the movement and is basically when the people declared their independence.

The Anguilla Day celebration features a “Round the Island” sailboat race that starts at Sandy Ground at 9am. A quick but colourful parade down Ronald Webster Highway takes place starting at 8am. Later in the day, many go swimming at Island Harbour or Shoal Bay, and there are many good viewing spots from which to see the sailboats until the race ends around four in the afternoon. Toward the end of the day, people attend concerts and feast at barbecues.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	30 May	Thu	Anguilla Day
2023	30 May	Tue	Anguilla Day