The island's most important holidays include:
Carnival (March 2 - 4, 2014)
Easter Sunday (April 20, 2014)
Dutch King's Birthday (April 26, 2014)
International Labour Day (May 1)
Curaçao Flag Day (July 2)
Curaçao Day (October 10)
Christmas (December 25)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Please note that shops, public offices and banks are closed on official holidays.