Public Holiday: National Heroes Day Grand Cayman

Each year on National Heroes Day, the Cayman Islands honours residents who have made valuable contributions to our nation and reflects upon past honourees.

The 2025 National Heroes Day Awards Presentation will take place on 27th January at 9 AM in Heroes Square. This year’s theme, "Celebrating Icons of Business & Entrepreneurship," honours those who have shaped the economy of our Islands through their vision, hard work, and determination.

Come together to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of our local business leaders who inspire all to reach new heights.

Date: 27th January 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Heroes Square

Attend the Ceremony
Honouring Cultural Artists & Creatives (Awards Presentation)
Monday, 27th  January 2025
Heroes Square, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 9am
Public Invited

Join the Festivities
Celebrating Cultural Artisans & Creatives
Monday, 27th  January 2025
Cardinall Ave., George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 4pm
Public invited
Local crafts, food and beverages available for purchase

Watch the Livestream
The ceremony will be livestreamed on Facebook, CIG YouTube and CIGTV cable channels.

Traffic Disruption/Road Closures
In order to facilitate the National Heroes Day Celebrations which are taking place on Monday, 27 January, the following road closures will be in place from Friday, 24 January at 6:00PM to Monday, 27 January at 10:00PM.

1. Fort Street will be closed between Seafarers Way and Edward Street.

2. Edward Street will be closed at the junctions of Main Street and Cardinal Avenue.

3. Edward Street will be temporarily closed at the junction of Dr. Roy’s Drive.

4. Albert Panton Street will be closed at the junction of Cardinal Avenue.

The roads will temporarily reopen from 12:00AM to 12:00PM on Saturday, 25 January.

However, there will be a Grand Rehearsal from 6:00AM to 8:30AM on Saturday, during which a rolling road closure will occur, starting at Elgin Avenue and continuing to Edward Street, Cardinal Avenue and Albert Panton Street and then returning via the same route on completion of the rehearsal. The National Heroes Day celebration will also follow the same route at 8:30AM on Monday, 27 January.

Local access will be permitted for those establishments open during these times.