Sint Maarten Carnival
Season or date: late April to early May
The island's biggest festival exciting the entire island with parades, calypso competitions, and street food.
Festivals in Sint Maarten
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Sint Maarten Day
Season or date: November 11
National day offering thanks to the island and patron saint, celebrated jointly with the French side.
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Season or date: first weekend of March
Sea festival combining world-class yacht racing and beach concerts.
Summer Calypso Monsoon
Season or date: August
Midsummer music festival with calypso and soca music contests and food stalls.
Christmas Light Parade
Season or date: December
Holiday event with illuminated trucks and bands marching through nighttime streets.
New Year's Fireworks Night
Season or date: January 1
Large-scale fireworks launched across Philipsburg Bay area.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Liberation Day (May 5)
- Ascension Day
- Assumption of Mary
- Sint Maarten Day
- Christmas
- Boxing Day