Easter Monday
Nationwide public holiday in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 April | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 29 March | Monday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Saturday 27 March off and get 4 days in a row (Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Basseterre around 29 March: high 27°C (80°F), low 25°C (78°F), rain on 17% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Basseterre. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 29 March in Basseterre: (MET Norway)
About Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in many countries, extending the Easter celebrations. It moves each year with the date of Easter, and as Western and Orthodox churches often celebrate Easter on different dates, Easter Monday can also differ between them.
Traditions
The day is usually spent with family and friends, visiting relatives, going on outings or taking part in local festivities. Several countries have their own folk customs for Easter Monday, including games and traditions involving eggs or water.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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Easter Monday in other countries
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Curaçao
Dominica
Greenland
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.