Constitution Day in Sint Maarten is celebrated to mark the island's new constitutional status achieved on October 10, 2010, when it became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It serves as both a celebration of autonomy and a reminder of civic responsibility.

When is Constitution Day?

Constitution Day in Sint Maarten is celebrated on the second Monday of October each year.

The following is the list of Constitution Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Constitution Day?

For decades, Sint Maarten was governed as part of the Netherlands Antilles, with limited autonomy under a shared constitution.

In the 2000 referendum, the people of Sint Maarten voted in favor of becoming a separate country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This set the stage for creating a new constitutional order.

On October 10, 2010, the Netherlands Antilles was dissolved. On this historic day, often referred to as "10-10-10", Sint Maarten officially became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

This transition required Sint Maarten to adopt its own Constitution, laying out the rights of citizens, the separation of powers, and the framework for governance.

To honor this milestone, Sint Maarten created Constitution Day as a national public holiday. Rather than fixing it on October 10, the government chose to observe it on the second Monday of October each year, allowing for a consistent long weekend and broader participation.

Constitution Day is not just a commemoration of political change but a celebration of national identity and a reminder of democratic values.