St. Pierre & Miquelon Public Holidays 2025
St. Pierre & Miquelon has 11 public holidays and 2 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 8 May | Thu | Victory Day | public |
| 25 May | Sun | Mother's Day | observance |
| 29 May | Thu | Ascension Day | public |
| 8 Jun | Sun | Pentecost | observance |
| 9 Jun | Mon | Whit Monday | public |
| 14 Jul | Mon | Bastille Day | public |
| 15 Aug | Fri | Assumption | public |
| 1 Nov | Sat | All Saints' Day | public |
| 11 Nov | Tue | Armistice Day | public |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
About St. Pierre & Miquelon's Holidays
St Pierre and Miquelon follows French national and public holidays like New Year, Easter, Labour Day on May 1, Bastille Day on July 14, Armistice on November 11, and Christmas. These mark national history and religious traditions.
Alongside those days, island life centers on fishing seasons. Communities hold maritime and fishing festivals in summer to celebrate boats, cod harvesting, and local food. These events bring music, parades, and family gatherings.
Local commemorations for wartime history and small town fairs are important too. Schools and shops close on major holidays, and churches host services for religious festivals. Together these national and local traditions shape the islands cultural calendar.
Holiday Traditions
Holidays in Saint Pierre and Miquelon blend French island life with North American fishing culture. Families cook together using seafood like cod and crab, plus hearty stews and sweet pastries. Meals are long and warm, with lots of chatting and laughter.
People often go to church or small community centers for songs, dances, and traditional music. Children might wear simple costumes for parades. Neighbors visit each other and bring homemade treats. Old fishing stories and local legends are shared, keeping island history alive.
Public celebrations include small parades, outdoor concerts, and fireworks by the harbor. Flags and flowers decorate streets. The mood is friendly and close knit, where community and family are the main focus.
Travel Tips
St. Pierre and Miquelon slows down during the holiday season. Many government offices, some shops, banks, and a few restaurants close or have short hours. Plan around closures and expect limited grocery options on certain days.
Ferry and flight schedules change for holidays and bad weather. Ferries can be reduced and planes may sell out, so book early. Border control is still in place, so carry passports and allow extra time for checks and possible delays.
Holidays bring local events so some streets can be busy and accommodations fill fast. Bring warm clothes and some cash. Check official schedules online before travel and keep flexible plans in case transport or services change.