St Kitts and Nevis rolls out exciting calendar for 42nd Independence celebration

St Kitts and Nevis has rolled out an exciting calendar for its 42nd Independence anniversary celebrations. The vibrant month-long calendar of activities blends patriotism with culture and activities that will follow through late October. Under the theme, “Perpetual Progress – A Sustainable Future in View.” 

Complete calendar of events for 42nd Independence celebrations in St Kitts and Nevis 

AUGUST 

Friday 01 August 

• MV Christena Disaster Memorial Service 

Thursday 14 August 

• CPL T20: Patriots vs Falcons 

Friday 15 August 

• CPL T20: Patriots vs Amazon Warriors 

Sunday 17 August 

• CPL T20: Patriots vs Knight Riders 

Tuesday 19 August 

• CPL T20: Patriots vs Kings 

Wednesday 20 August 

• CONVERSATIONS 
• Reflections & Hopes: Episode 1 – A New Start 
• Panel: Making Sense of Self-Worth, Social Media & Self-Awareness 

Thursday 21 August 

• CPL T20: Patriots vs Royals 

Wednesday 27 August 

• CONVERSATIONS 
• Episode 2: What Role Should Our Global Family Play in Building St. Kitts and Nevis? 

Friday 29 August 

• National Colours Day #1 (Wear Green) 

Saturday 30 August 

• National Tree Planting Day 
• Launch of “Deep Roots, Strong Nation” Tree Planting Competition 

Monday 01 September 

• New School Year Begins 

SEPTEMBER 

Wednesday 03 September 

• CONVERSATIONS 
• Reflections & Hopes: Episode 3 – Beyond the Beach Towel 
• Panel: St. Kitts and Nevis as a Premier Luxury Tourism Destination 

Friday 05 September 

• National Colours Day #2 (Wear Red) 
• Cabinet Primary School Visits (East Zone) 

Saturday 06 September 

• Gender Affairs Minister’s Sporting Challenge 

Sunday 07 September 

• Gender Affairs Mini Chef Competition 

Tuesday 09 September 

• Prime Minister’s Lecture Series 

Wednesday 10 September 

• Cabinet Primary School Visits (West Zone) 
• CONVERSATIONS 
• Episode 4 – From Harm to Healing: Public Health & the Way Forward 

Thursday 11 September 

• Cabinet Primary School Visits (Basseterre Zone) 
• Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony 

Friday 12 September 

• National Colours Day #3 (Wear Yellow) 
• Wear It Yellow Rally 
• National Sneaker Day 

Saturday 13 September 

• TASTE SKN (Sept 13–20) 
• Caricom Creativity for Employment & Business Opportunity Fair (CEBO) 

Sunday 14 September 

• National Service of Gratitude & Gospel Concert 

Monday 15 September 

• National Fruit Day 

Tuesday 16 September – NATIONAL HEROES DAY 

• Ministry of Tourism & JEMS Management Team Fish Fiesta 
• Heroes’ Day Observances 
• Wreath Laying & Recognition Ceremony 
• A.C.E. Panel Discussion 
• Community Church Services 
• “Legacy of the Nation” – St. Christopher National Trust 
• Heroes Day Luncheon for the Elderly 
• Rotary Club of Liamuiga 

Wednesday 17 September 

• Cabinet Visits to High Schools & CFBC 

Thursday 18 September – PATRIOTIC DAY 

• National Colours Day #4 (Wear White) 
• School/Youth Patriotic Programmes 
• "Nation Gears 4 Greatness" Expo 
• Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Independence Cocktail 

Friday 19 September – INDEPENDENCE DAY 

• Independence Ceremonial Parade 
• Independence Salute to the Nation 
• Prime Minister’s Independence Day Toast 
• Independence Children’s Breakfast 
• TDC Independence Ceremonial Awards Ceremony 

Saturday 20 September 

• Charlestown Secondary School 75th Anniversary Production 
• Independence Road Ride – Kitts-Nevis Trades & Labour Union 

Thursday 25 September 

• Primary School Independence Education Competition (Prelims) 
• Republic Bank Green House Finals 

Friday 26 September 

• National Colours Day #5 (Wear Black) 
• Wear It Black Rally 
• Kittitian Superhero Costume Competition 
• Education Contest 

Saturday 27 September 

• Brimstone Britton Independence Run 
• Fit & Fearless Obstacle Run 
• “Flowers, Food and Flags” by Flower Arrangers Association 
• Charlestown Secondary School 75th Anniversary Banquet 

Monday 29 September 

• 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) 2025 Launch (Sept 29–Oct 3) 

OCTOBER 

Thursday 09 October 

• Primary School Independence Education Competition (Finals) 

Sunday 26 October 

• Night of Dance