Saint Kitts and Nevis (KN)
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a small English-speaking federation of two volcanic Caribbean islands with a stable Westminster-style legal system, no personal income tax, a mature offshore and tourism economy, and the world's oldest citizenship-by-investment programme.
Capital: Basseterre
Region: Americas
Language: English
Currency: XCD ($)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 65)
Emergency: 911
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Public Holidays 2026
13 holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
New Year's Day
Public offices, banks and most businesses close.
Fri 2
Carnival Day Public Holiday
National Carnival
Post-New-Year Carnival closure; expect road congestion in Basseterre.
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Good Friday
Quiet religious holiday; alcohol and entertainment may be reduced.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Easter Monday
Beach and family day; government processing pauses.
May 2026
Mon 4
Labour Day Public Holiday
Labour Day
Usually first Monday in May; labour marches and closures.
Mon 25
Whit Monday Public Holiday
Whit Monday
Public holiday; plan permit and bank deadlines around it.
August 2026
Mon 3
Emancipation Day Public Holiday
Emancipation Day
Observed at the start of August with heritage events.
Tue 4
Culturama Day Public Holiday
Culturama Day
Nevis Culturama period; accommodation and ferries are busy.
September 2026
Wed 16
National Heroes Day Public Holiday
National Heroes Day
Commemorates national heroes shortly before Independence.
Sat 19
Independence Day Public Holiday
Independence Day
Independence from the United Kingdom in 1983. Falls on Saturday in 2026 — substitute observed Monday Sep 21.
Mon 21
Independence Day (observed) Public Holiday
Independence Day (in lieu)
Substitute for Independence Day (Sep 19 falls on Saturday in 2026) — observed Monday Sep 21.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Christmas Day
Major closure; stock medication and cash in advance.
Sat 26
Boxing Day Public Holiday
Boxing Day
If falling on a weekend, official observance may shift; confirm government notice.
Note: Some holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.