Holiday Guide for Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2020

Saint Kitts and Nevis information

Population: 53,192
Capital: Basseterre
Calling Code: (1)
Time Zone: -4 UTC
Currency: East Caribbean dollar
Language: English

List of National Holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2020

	Wednesday January 1st New Year's Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Thursday January 2nd Carnival Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis
	Friday April 10th Long Weekend! Good Friday Saint Kitts and Nevis: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Monday April 13th Long Weekend! Easter Monday Saint Kitts and Nevis: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
	Monday May 4th Long Weekend! Labour Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Similar to International Workers' Day, this holiday recognises the importance of workers' rights
	Monday June 1st Long Weekend! Whit Monday Saint Kitts and Nevis: Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
	Monday August 3rd Long Weekend! Emancipation Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
	Tuesday August 4th Culturama Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis
	Wednesday September 16th National Heroes Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Honours distinguished individuals for significant contributions to the nation
	Saturday September 19th Independence Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Saint Kitts and Nevis gained independence from the United Kingdom on September 19, 1983
	Friday December 25th Long Weekend! Christmas Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
	Monday December 28th Long Weekend! Boxing Day (in lieu) Saint Kitts and Nevis: As Boxing Day falls on a Saturday in 2020, the following Monday will be a public holiday