Official Public Holidays
Below is a list of official public holidays in Sint Eustatius. On these days, schools, government offices, and most businesses are closed.
Official Public Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, 1 January |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 27 April |
| Labour Day | Friday, 1 May |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 14 May |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, 24 May |
| Emancipation Day | Wednesday, 1 July |
| Statia Day | Monday, 16 November |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December |
Additional Established Free Days for Civil Servants 2026
In addition to the official public holidays for 2026, the following additional established free days apply to Government offices.
Civil Servant Holiday
Kingdom Day - Tuesday, 15 December
Bridge Days
Ascension day - Friday, 15 May
Statia Day - Tuesday, 17 November
Half Days
Christmas Eve (half day) - Thursday, 24 December
New Year's Eve (half day) - Thursday, 31 December
Additional Considerations
- The Executive Council may adjust the celebration date for certain holidays.
- Shops and businesses may request special permission to open on public holidays.
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