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Sint Eustatius Public Holidays 2026

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Sint Eustatius for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Longest breakMonday, December 14, 2026

Kingdom Day

Sat, Dec 12 → Tue, Dec 15

4
days off in a row
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Sa12
Su13
Mo14
Tu15
We16

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7 of the 11 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Nieuwjaar (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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        Goede Vrijdag (Good Friday)

        Friday, April 3, 2026

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        Tweede paasdag (Easter Monday)

        Monday, April 6, 2026

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        Koningsdag (Kings Day)

        Monday, April 27, 2026

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        Dag van de Arbeid (Labour Day)

        Friday, May 1, 2026

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        O.L.H. Hemelvaart (Ascension Day)

        Thursday, May 14, 2026

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            Emancipation Day

            Saturday, August 1, 2026

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                Statia Day

                Monday, November 16, 2026

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                Koninkrijksdag (Kingdom Day)

                Tuesday, December 15, 2026

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                Kerstmis (Christmas Day)

                Friday, December 25, 2026

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                Tweede kerstdag (Boxing Day)

                Saturday, December 26, 2026

              About Public Holidays in Sint Eustatius

              Public holidays in Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

              This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

              All Public Holidays in Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 2026

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 1, 2026ThursdayNieuwjaar (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
              April 3, 2026FridayGoede Vrijdag (Good Friday)Public Holiday
              April 6, 2026MondayTweede paasdag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
              April 27, 2026MondayKoningsdag (Kings Day)Public Holiday
              May 1, 2026FridayDag van de Arbeid (Labour Day)Public Holiday
              May 14, 2026ThursdayO.L.H. Hemelvaart (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
              August 1, 2026SaturdayEmancipation DayPublic Holiday
              November 16, 2026MondayStatia DayPublic Holiday
              December 15, 2026TuesdayKoninkrijksdag (Kingdom Day)Public Holiday
              December 25, 2026FridayKerstmis (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
              December 26, 2026SaturdayTweede kerstdag (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

              All Public Holidays in Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 2027

              DateDayHolidayType
              January 1, 2027FridayNieuwjaar (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
              March 26, 2027FridayGoede Vrijdag (Good Friday)Public Holiday
              March 29, 2027MondayTweede paasdag (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
              April 27, 2027TuesdayKoningsdag (Kings Day)Public Holiday
              May 1, 2027SaturdayDag van de Arbeid (Labour Day)Public Holiday
              May 6, 2027ThursdayO.L.H. Hemelvaart (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
              August 1, 2027SundayEmancipation DayPublic Holiday
              November 16, 2027TuesdayStatia DayPublic Holiday
              December 15, 2027WednesdayKoninkrijksdag (Kingdom Day)Public Holiday
              December 25, 2027SaturdayKerstmis (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
              December 26, 2027SundayTweede kerstdag (Boxing Day)Public Holiday

              Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

              Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

              Sint Eustatius Holidays Explained

              Nieuwjaar (New Year's Day) · January 1

              The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve celebrations.

              Goede Vrijdag (Good Friday) · April 3

              The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

              Tweede paasdag (Easter Monday) · April 6

              The day after Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.

              Dag van de Arbeid (Labour Day) · May 1

              A day honoring workers and the labor movement.

              O.L.H. Hemelvaart (Ascension Day) · May 14

              Celebrated 39 days after Easter Sunday, marking the ascension of Jesus into heaven, so it always falls on a Thursday.

              Kerstmis (Christmas Day) · December 25

              Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is one of the most widely observed holidays in the world.

              Tweede kerstdag (Boxing Day) · December 26

              The day after Christmas. Its name is usually traced to the old custom of giving "Christmas boxes" to staff and tradespeople; today it is known for sports fixtures and sales.

              Other Observances in Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 2026

              These dates are marked in Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

              DateDayHolidayType
              April 5, 2026SundayPasen (Easter Sunday)Observance
              May 10, 2026SundayMoederdag (Mother's Day)Observance
              June 21, 2026SundayVaderdag (Father's Day)Observance
              December 5, 2026SaturdaySinterklaasavond (St. Nicholas' Eve)Observance

              Frequently Asked Questions

              How many public holidays are there in Sint Eustatius?

              Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba has 11 public holidays in 2026, 2 fewer than the global average of 13.

              Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Sint Eustatius in 2026?

              2 public holidays fall on a weekend in Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba in 2026: Emancipation Day (Saturday, August 1), Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

              Does Sint Eustatius give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

              Only partly — Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba moves a public holiday to the next working day when it falls on a Sunday, but not when it falls on a Saturday.

              What is the longest break possible in Sint Eustatius in 2026?

              With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, March 28–April 6, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

              When is the next public holiday in Sint Eustatius?

              The next public holiday in Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba is Statia Day on November 16, 2026.

              Which holidays in Sint Eustatius change date each year?

              Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day do not fall on the same date every year in Sint Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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