Liberty Day, also known as D. Hamilton Jackson Day, falls on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Government House has granted administrative leave to non-essential government employees on Monday, November 2; non-essential offices will be closed that day. Essential services continue.
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, and Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26. WAPA has confirmed its business offices will close on both dates, as well as November 2 and Election Day, November 3. Confirm the hours of the agency, bank or business you plan to visit; these dates do not mean every business or transport service closes.
Government House also announced non-essential government office closures Friday, November 27. WAPA’s closure notice is available at https://www.viwapa.vi/news-information/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/10/29/wapa-announces-november-business-office-closures. Essential WAPA service support remains available through its 24-hour dispatch.
Source published October 19, 2026 (Government House); October 29, 2026 (WAPA). Read the original reporting or release for the complete record.
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