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Public Holidays in Sint Maarten — 2026
Sint Maarten observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nieuwjaarsdag | Nationwide |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Carnival Day | Karnaval | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Goede vrijdag | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Pasen | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | King's Day | Koningsdag | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Dag van de Arbeid | Nationwide |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Hemelvaartsdag | Nationwide |
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Pentecost | Pinksteren | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Emancipation Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Constitution Day | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Sint Maarten Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Kerstmis | Nationwide |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Tweede kerstdag | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 19 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 20 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, February 8, 2027 | Carnival Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Tuesday, April 27, 2027 | King's Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day |
| Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Pentecost |
| Thursday, July 1, 2027 | Emancipation Day |
| Sunday, October 10, 2027 | Constitution Day |
| Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Sint Maarten Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.