Saint Kitts and Nevis country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Saint Kitts and Nevis
Theme Independence Day 2027
Saint Kitts and Nevis is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Basseterre, the national observance is Independence Day on 19 September, and the national colours are green and gold. Saint Kitts and Nevis became independent on 19 September 1983.
Capital and region (JA)
Basseterre is the capital. Saint Kitts and Nevis sits in the American time region, on the America/St_Kitts clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 19 September 2027. Saint Kitts and Nevis became independent on 19 September 1983. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The capital is Basseterre.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 19 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Saint Kitts and Nevis became independent on 19 September 1983.
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