Saint Kitts and Nevis holiday calendar
Public holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Saint Kitts and Nevis public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 12
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 1
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Saint Kitts and Nevis
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Saint Kitts and Nevis calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. April is the busiest month, with 3 listed dates.
Saint Kitts and Nevis holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 13 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayThe January 1 public holiday opening the Kittitian and Nevisian year within the Christmas and Sugar Mas season. | Public holiday | — | |
| Carnival DayA January 2 public holiday on the current official calendar, closing the Saint Kitts and Nevis National Carnival season. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayThe solemn common-law holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus two days before Easter Sunday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter SundayThe Christian Easter Sunday observance, celebrated with worship, music and family gatherings across Saint Kitts and Nevis. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Easter MondayThe public holiday after Easter Sunday, extending the federation’s Easter weekend with fellowship, family outings and rest. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayThe first-Monday-in-May public holiday recognising workers, labour rights and the contribution of work to the federation. | Public holiday | — | |
| Whit MondayThe public holiday after Pentecost Sunday, determined each year by the federation’s Western Christian Easter calendar. | Public holiday | — | |
| Emancipation DayA first-Monday-in-August public holiday commemorating emancipation and honouring African Kittitian and Nevisian heritage. | Public holiday | — | |
| Culturama DayNevis’s Tuesday-after-Emancipation holiday celebrating Culturama through kaiso, performance, food, crafts and living island heritage. | Public holiday | — | |
| National Heroes DayA September 16 public holiday honouring the recognised National Heroes whose leadership shaped Saint Kitts and Nevis. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence DayThe September 19 public holiday commemorating Saint Kitts and Nevis becoming an independent sovereign state in 1983. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayThe December 25 common-law holiday joining Christian worship and family reunion to Christmas Sports and Sugar Mas season. | Public holiday | — | |
| Boxing DayThe December 26 public holiday extending Christmas through visiting, community care and National Carnival-season activity. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Saint Kitts and Nevis holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- gov.knPrimary calendar source
- nia.gov.knPrimary calendar source
- lawcommission.gov.knPrimary calendar source
- nia.gov.knPrimary calendar source
- culture.gov.knPrimary calendar source
- sknis.gov.knPrimary calendar source
- sknis.gov.knPrimary calendar source
- sknis.gov.knPrimary calendar source