St. Eustatius Calendar of Activities & Holidays

2009


January 1 New Year's Day (National Holiday)
April 10 Good Friday (National Holiday)
April 12 Easter Sunday (National Holiday)
April 13 Easter Monday (National Holiday)
Island wide beach picnics, music, jam, food and drinks.
April 30 Queens' Birthday Celebrations of Former
Queen Juliana (National Holiday)

Celebrations of former Queen Juliana.
Cultural events, sports activities, picnics and music.
May 21 Ascension Day (National Holiday)
May 1 Labour Day & Ascension Day (National Holiday)
July 1 Emancipation Day
Ceremonies and celebrations of the abolition of slavery.
It is the coming together of the community. Local food and drinks of Statia and other nationalities are showcased.
July 23-August 3 Statia Carnival
Festivities at carnival village nightly, with lots to eat and drink, music, local & international show and beauty and calypso contests.
August 3 Carnival Monday (Local Holiday)
November 13-15 Golden Rock Regatta
A week full of sailing competitions, which takes place from island to island in the Caribbean.
November 9-16 Statia-America Day Celebrations.
Celebrations include fashion shows, plays, music from Statia and other islands, local food and drinks.
November 16 Statia-America Day
An entire week of Cultural Manifestation and celebration. Flag raising ceremony & program on November 16th commemorating the First Salute to the American Flag.
December 15 Kingdom Day (Flag Raising Ceremony & Programme)
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December 25 Christmas Day
Celebrated with the lightening of 10 Christmas trees and parade' from the airport to Fort Oranjestraat (December 18th).
December 26 Boxing Day (National Holiday)