The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to officially launch the Independence 43 Calendar of Activities, signalling the start of the nation’s journey toward the Federation’s 43rd Anniversary of Independence, to be celebrated on September 19, 2026.

The calendar features a dynamic lineup of national events, cultural showcases, community initiatives, educational programmes, and commemorative activities designed to engage citizens and residents while celebrating the theme of Independence 43. The Government invites everyone to participate in the weeks of activities as the Federation reflects on its achievements, honours its heritage, and embraces a shared vision for the future.

August – October 2026

Celebrating the 43rd Anniversary of Independence
Theme: One People, One Vision, Endless Possibility

AUGUST
Saturday, August 1
MV Christena Disaster Memorial Service

Wednesday, August 19
Conversations: Reflections & The Way Forward
Episode 1: One People: Can We Build a Stronger National Identity?

Wednesday, August 26
Conversations: Reflections & The Way Forward
Episode 2: What Will Saint Kitts and Nevis Look Like by 2045?

Thursday, August 27
CPL T20: Patriots vs Kingsmen

Friday, August 28
National Colours Day #1
🟢 Wear Green

Saturday, August 29
National Tree Planting Day

Sunday, August 30
CPL T20: Patriots vs Falcons

SEPTEMBER
Week One
Tuesday, September 1
CPL T20: Patriots vs Tridents

Wednesday, September 2
Conversations: Reflections & The Way Forward
Episode 3: Small Nation, Big Influence

Thursday, September 3
CPL T20: Patriots vs Kings
Regional Youth Panel Discussion

Friday, September 4
National Colours Day #2
🟡 Wear Yellow

Saturday, September 5
Legacy & New Beginnings Celebration

Monday, September 7
New School Year Begins

Tuesday, September 8
28th Prime Minister’s Lecture
SKNYPA Sitting
Independence School Visits begin

Wednesday, September 9
Conversations
Episode 4: The New Caribbean Dream
Week Two

Thursday, September 10
Cabinet Primary School Visits (East Zone)
Unsung Heroes Awards

Friday, September 11
National Colours Day #3
🔴 Wear Red
National Sneaker Day
Cabinet Primary School Visits (West Zone)
Independence Heritage Festival

Saturday, September 12
TASTE SKN opens
East Basseterre Festival

Sunday, September 13
National Service of Gratitude
Truck-A-Thon
Independence Drag Race
Hearts on Fire Gospel Concert

Tuesday, September 15
Cabinet Primary School Visits (Basseterre Zone)

Wednesday, September 16
National Heroes Day
National Ceremony
Wreath Laying Ceremonies
Community Flag Raising
Heroes Day Luncheon
Community BBQ

Thursday, September 17
National Colours Day #4
⚪ Wear White
Cabinet Visits to High Schools & CFBC

Friday, September 18
Patriotic Day
🇰🇳 Wear National Colours
Patriotic Fair
Schools’ Treat
Deputy Governor-General’s Cocktail
INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND

Saturday, September 19

🇰🇳 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Independence Ceremonial Parade
Toast to the Nation
St. George’s Mothers’ Union Breakfast
Bev’s Enterprise Independence Breakfast
Independence Parade & Awards
God’s Heartbeat Independence Flare Production

Sunday, September 20
Kings Amongst Kings Calypso Extravaganza
Trail VI & Fete Promotions

Monday, September 21
Governor-General’s Cocktail
Week Four

Thursday, September 24
Elocution Contest (Preliminaries)
Vintage Luxe Dinner

Friday, September 25
National Colours Day #5
⚫ Wear Black
National Youth Rally
Independence Drill Competition

Saturday, September 26
Brimstone Hill Independence Run
Flowers, Food & Flags Exhibition

Sunday, September 27
Chronicles of Coryn Children’s Festival
Pandora’s Steel Orchestra
Independence Concert

OCTOBER
Thursday, October 8
National Elocution Finals

Sunday, October 25
Night of Dance