Public Holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Every public holiday in Saint Kitts and Nevis for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Saint Kitts and Nevis public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Carnival Day | Public |
| Jan 28 | Wednesday | Buckley's Uprising Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 4 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 4 | Tuesday | Culturama Day | Public |
| Sep 16 | Wednesday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Sep 19 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Saint Kitts and Nevis public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Saturday | Carnival Day | Public |
| Jan 28 | Thursday | Buckley's Uprising Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 2 | Monday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 3 | Tuesday | Culturama Day | Public |
| Sep 16 | Thursday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Sep 19 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Saint Kitts and Nevis public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Sunday | Carnival Day | Public |
| Jan 28 | Friday | Buckley's Uprising Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 5 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Tuesday | Culturama Day | Public |
| Aug 7 | Monday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Sep 16 | Saturday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Sep 19 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis
This page lists Saint Kitts and Nevis's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Saint Kitts and Nevis has 13 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.