Saint Martin Carnival
Season or date: Late January to early March
The island's biggest festival featuring costume parades and steelpan music.
Festivals in Saint Martin
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Franco Caribbean Film Festival
Season or date: April
Cultural event showcasing French-speaking Caribbean cinema.
Fish Day
Season or date: First Sunday in May
Celebration of seafood and music held in Grand Case.
Fête de la Mer (Sea Festival)
Season or date: June
Water sports experience event held at Marigot Bay.
Bastille Day
Season or date: July 14
French Revolution commemoration with fireworks and parades.
Summer Reggae Fest
Season or date: August
Music festival featuring local and international artists.
Hurricane Survival Party
Season or date: September
Local event to enliven the off-season.
Guavaberry Festival
Season or date: October
Celebration of island-specialty guavaberry rum and cuisine.
Saint Martin's Day
Season or date: November 11
Official celebration honoring the island's patron saint with cultural parade.
Gastronomy Festival
Season or date: Late November
Culinary week when restaurants offer special menus.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Easter Monday
- May Day (May 1)
- Slavery Abolition Day (May 28)
- Victory in Europe Day (May 8)
- Ascension Day
- Bastille Day
- Assumption of Mary (August 15)
- All Saints' Day (November 1)
- Saint Martin's Day (November 11)
- Christmas