2025 Holidays - Saint Kitts and Nevis
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Carnival Day | Thursday | Jan. 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Monday | May 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Whit Monday | Monday | June 9, 2025 | National | All |
| Emancipation Day | Monday | Aug. 4, 2025 | National | All |
| Culturama Day | Tuesday | Aug. 5, 2025 | National | All |
| National Heroes Day | Tuesday | Sept. 16, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Friday | Sept. 19, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Boxing Day | Friday | Dec. 26, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Saint Kitts and Nevis workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Public Holiday Observance Rules in Saint Kitts and Nevis
1. Work on Public Holidays
General Rule: Employees are entitled to a day off on public holidays.
Exceptions: Certain essential services may require employees to work on public holidays.
Compensation for Work on Public Holidays:
- Overtime Pay: Employees who work on public holidays are entitled to double their normal hourly rate for the hours worked. Source
2. Annual Paid Leave
Entitlement: Employees are entitled to an annual paid holiday of not less than 14 days, excluding Sundays and public holidays, upon the completion of each year of employment. Source
Scheduling:
- The annual paid holiday should be taken in one period. However, if both employer and employee agree in writing, it can be taken in two periods.
- The holiday must be taken within three months after the entitlement date unless postponed with the written consent of the Labour Commissioner.
Payment: Employees should receive their holiday pay no later than the day immediately preceding the commencement of the holiday.
3. Public Holidays Falling on Weekends
If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday. Source
4. Employer Obligations
Record-Keeping: Employers are required to keep records of employees' working hours, wages, and holidays to ensure compliance with labor laws.
Penalties: Failure to comply with the provisions regarding holidays and compensation can result in legal penalties.