In St. Martin on Easter Monday, Apr 25-11

[Pablosmom]

i am assuming that all the shops will be closed for Easter...if so, what would you recommend as the best way to spend the day? we were hoping to do shop, tour and beach originally but with no shopping, it changes the timing. by chance are there any shops open i.e. near the port?

[gtaylor]

Bars and restaurants around the island and shops at the airport and Cruise Facility should be open.

 

This is the official announcement from last year, which I have to assume is still in effect, despite the Country St. Maarten changeover.

 

Philipsburg:--- Governor of the Island Territory of St. Maarten, Mr. Franklyn Richards, reminds the general public that Friday, April 10 (Good Friday) is an official holiday. Sunday, April 12 (Easter Sunday) and Monday, April 13 (Easter Monday) are the additional Easter holidays.

 

In keeping with the Law on Shop closure (Publication Sheet 1969, nr. 58), all places of business must be closed on Good Friday. This includes all stand alone casinos, which are also expected to remain closed on Good Friday.

 

By decision of the Executive Council, taken on January 13, 2004, it was decided that the Executive would not deviate from adhering to the law on shop closures on Good Friday and that absolute respect for the holiday in question should be taken into account.

 

As result of the decision of the Executive Council, again reaffirmed by decision of February 10, 2004, no exemptions are granted for business establishments to be opened on Good Friday.

 

The aforementioned is not applicable to certain businesses mentioned, i.e.:

- Pharmacies, as far as it concerns the sale of medicines and medical products;

- Bars, restaurants;

- Hotels and guesthouses;

- Stores located in hotels, on airport (Princess Juliana International) and harbor (A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo facilities) premises;

- Funeral parlors;

- Gas stations and

- Bakeries selling pastries, milk and milk products

 

gary