Pentecost
Nationwide public holiday in Sint Maarten · Eerste pinksterdag
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 May | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 16 May | Sunday | 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.
Forecast for Sunday 16 May in Lower Princes: (MET Norway)
About Pentecost
Pentecost, also called Whitsun, falls on the seventh Sunday after Easter, the fiftieth day counting Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, as described in the Acts of the Apostles, and is often regarded as the birth of the Christian church. Western and Orthodox churches often celebrate it on different dates because their Easter dates differ.
Traditions
Churches hold festive services, and in some traditions churches and homes are decorated with green branches or flowers. In several countries the following Monday is also a holiday, making a long weekend that is often used for outings.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
Coming up next in Sint Maarten
Thursday, 1 July 2027
Pentecost in other countries
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Greenland
Åland Islands
Belgium
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
Gabon
Hungary
Iceland
Latvia
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.