March 18th National Anthem and Flag Day- Aruba

Aruba is one of the Lesser Antilles islands located in the Southern Caribbean Sea. The island is located miles off the coast of Venezuela and on clear days it is possible to see Venezuela from the south-eastern side of the island.

National Anthem & Flag Day

Annually on March 18th

March 18th is considered Aruba's National Day and on this day Arubans celebrate the Status Aparte, the national anthem and flag. This official holiday features several cultural, sports and musical events throughout the island and there is a national celebration in the evening at Plaza Betico in Oranjestad.

Together with Bonaire and Curaçao, Aruba is known as one of the ABC islands.