National Holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2023
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Carnival
- Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis
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: Carnival
- Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Easter Monday
- Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
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: Labour Day
- Similar to International Workers' Day, this holiday recognises the importance of workers' rights
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: Whit Monday
- Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
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: Caricom Day
- Marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas on July 4th 1973
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: Public Holiday
- A National holiday for the state funeral of Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton.
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: Emancipation Day
- Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
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: Culturama Day
- Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis
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: National Heroes Day
- Honours distinguished individuals for significant contributions to the nation
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: Independence Day
- Saint Kitts and Nevis gained independence from the United Kingdom on September 19, 1983
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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: Boxing Day
- The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
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: National Junior Carnival Parade
- A half-day holiday has been declared for the National Junior Carnival Parade.
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