Carnival

Carnival has already passed this year. It was 193 days ago (Friday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on April 30 next year.

Yes, Carnival is an official public holiday in Sint Maarten. Dates are set by Sint Maarten's official holiday calendar.

Carnival falls on Friday, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Friday Month: April Country: Sint Maarten

Here are the upcoming dates for Carnival in Sint Maarten: • 2026: April 30 (Thursday) • 2027: April 30 (Friday) • 2028: May 2 (Tuesday) • 2029: April 30 (Monday) • 2030: April 30 (Tuesday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check Sint Maarten's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Carnival is not currently observed as a substitute day in Sint Maarten for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Friday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.

The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Carnival. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-04-30 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Carnival has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉

Carnival for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in Sint Maarten were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.

You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Thursday, April 30, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Carnival again! 🎉

You may occasionally see a different date for Carnival on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within Sint Maarten 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Carnival in Sint Maarten: we use the official date Thursday, April 30, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with Sint Maarten's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.

Holiday: Carnival Country: Sint Maarten Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 Weekday: Friday Year: 2027 Status: 193 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: May 2 Upcoming years tracked: 4