Emancipation Day
Nationwide public holiday in Sint Maarten · Dag van de Bevrijding
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 July | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 July | Thursday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Sint Maarten.
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 Friday 2 July off and get 4 days in a row (Thu 1 Jul – Sun 4 Jul).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Forecast for Thursday 1 July in Lower Princes: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Sint Maarten
Monday, 11 October 2027
Emancipation Day in other countries
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Jamaica
Montserrat
Puerto Rico
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
More for Sint Maarten
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.