Calendar
Wirebird float, St Helena Day celebrations, 2022
Calendar of Public Holidays and Island Events
Governor Designate to Arrive
Saturday 13 August 2022
The Governor Designate of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, Mr Nigel Phillips CBE, accompanied by his wife Emma, will arrive at St Helena.
The Inauguration Ceremony will then take place in front of the Court House, starting at 4pm, when the Oaths of Office will be administered by the Sheriff of St Helena, Mrs Ethel Yon OBE.
August Bank Holiday
Monday 29 August 2022
Carnival
Saturday 29 October 2022
By the Cancer Support & Awareness Charity
Theme: Caring, Sharing & Feeling the Love Thru the Colours of the Rainbow
Wear an outfit in a rainbow colour or colours of your choice and join the parade through Jamestown.
Prizes will be awarded for the best outfits.
Donate to a stall, sideshow or lend a helping hand (before, on or after the event).
We look forward to your support.
Contact Colin Yon, Chairperson on 61114
Christmas Bonanza/Family Nite
Friday 16 December 2022
Pilling Primary School, Jamestown
Festival of Lights
Tuesday 20 December 2022
One of the most popular events on the island’s Christmas calendar, the Festival of Lights parade.
Organised by Pilling Primary School, this event is open to all, beginning from the hospital and finishing in the Parade Square.
Boxing Day Holiday
Monday 26 December 2022
Public Holiday
Tuesday 27 December 2022
Public holiday in lieu of Christmas Day