National Symbols of the Bahamas

The Bahamian Flag
The colors of the Bahamian flag are black, gold and aquamarine. The black represents the Bahamian people, the gold represents the sun and the aquamarine is a symbol of our crystal clear waters.

The National Flower
The yellow elder (Tecoma stans) is a tubular yellow flower with ultra-fine red stripes on each petal. It grows wild in The Bahamas, but is usually improved through cultivation. The Yellow Elder Tree may reach a height of nearly twenty feet. The blooming period is from October to December, diminishing by March.

The National Tree
Lignum Vitae or 'tree of life' (Guaiacum sanctum) is a very heavy wood characterized by clusters of small blue flowers at the branch tips.

The Bahamas Coat of Arms (pictured right)

The National Bird
Flamingo: Its pink, it has long legs and we have a lot of them.

National Anthem
The National Anthem is a beautiful song by Timothy Gibson (1903-1978): MARCH ON, BAHAMA-LAND.

Pledge of Allegiance
"I Pledge my allegiance to the flag and to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas For which it stands, one people united in love and service."

Bahamas National Holidays

The Islands of The Bahamas have the following national holidays:

New Year's Day (January 1) 
Good Friday (Friday before Easter ) 
Easter Monday (March/April) 
Whit Monday (7th Monday after Easter) 
Labor Day (1st Friday in June) 
Independence Day (July 10) 
Emancipation Day (August Monday) (1st Monday in August) 
Discovery Day (October 12) 
Christmas Day (December 25) 
Boxing Day (December 26)

Discover the Islands of the Bahamas

According to the Bahamas Tourism office the Islands of the Bahamas is unique with their individual character and charm--and there is some truth to this.

Visit the main islands like beautiful Grand Bahama Island (Freeport/Lucaya) and bustling New Providence (Nassau and Paradise Island). 

Or, if you really want to get away from the crowds, visit one of the many out islands like Abaco, Andros, Acklins and Crooked Island, Biminis, Berry Islands, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exumas, Inaguas, Mayaguana, and San Salvador.

Bahamas Facts & Figures

Whether you need information on alcohol, camping, and our wonderful climate, or want to know about our currency, and education system, our rich history and immigration policies. The Bahamas Guide Facts and Figures section should have what you are looking for.