Holiday Guide for Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2021

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 2021

	Friday January 1st Long Weekend! 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
	Saturday January 2nd Carnival Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Final day of the winter carnival celebrations on Saint Kitts and Nevis
	Friday April 2nd 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 5th 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 3rd Long Weekend! Labour Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Similar to International Workers' Day, this holiday recognises the importance of workers' rights
	Monday May 24th 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 2nd Long Weekend! Emancipation Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Marks the end of Slavery across the British Empire on August 1st 1834
	Tuesday August 3rd Culturama Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Similar to other carnivals in the Caribbean, Culturama highlights the cultural heritage of Saint Kitts and Nevis
	Thursday September 16th National Heroes Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Honours distinguished individuals for significant contributions to the nation
	Sunday September 19th Independence Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Saint Kitts and Nevis gained independence from the United Kingdom on September 19, 1983
	Monday September 20th Long Weekend! Independence Day (in lieu) Saint Kitts and Nevis: Saint Kitts and Nevis gained independence from the United Kingdom on September 19, 1983
	Saturday December 25th Christmas Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
	Sunday December 26th Boxing Day Saint Kitts and Nevis: The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
	Monday December 27th Long Weekend! Christmas Day (in lieu) Saint Kitts and Nevis: As Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday
	Tuesday December 28th Boxing Day (in lieu) Saint Kitts and Nevis: As Boxing Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday