Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt2026 · Date · History · Messages
The Virgin Islands Cabinet’s 2026 holiday calendar lists 9 March 2026 for the Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt. Earlier government pages describe the recurring public holiday as the first Monday in March.
About Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt
The Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt is a public holiday in the British Virgin Islands honouring the territory’s first Chief Minister.
For 2026, the Government of the Virgin Islands lists Monday, March 9 as the public holiday; that observed day is distinct from his March 7 birthday.
Why Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt matters
The remembrance recognizes the public service and historical significance of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, born March 7, 1929.
The legal holiday date and the date of a memorial ceremony can differ by year; only the authoritative government calendar for the relevant edition should be used for closures and planning.
History of Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt
The Government of the Virgin Islands describes annual ceremonies to mark Stoutt’s legacy and says the memorial public holiday is associated with the first Monday in March.
The Cabinet’s published 2026 holiday schedule, issued under the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 199), specifies Monday, March 9, 2026; no 2027 Cabinet approval is asserted here.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Cabinet of the Virgin Islands for the 2026 territorial public holiday schedule
British Virgin Islands Public Holidays Act (Cap. 199), as amended; Cabinet-approved 2026 holiday schedule
Government of the Virgin Islands and H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Committee for memorial activities
2022 government announcement identifies organizers; 2026 Cabinet notice establishes holiday edition.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Lavity Stoutt’s Birthday
How to Observe Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt
Read the government’s historical profiles to understand Stoutt’s legislative and community contributions.
Attend appropriately announced local memorial activities, using each year’s official schedule.
For leave, school or business arrangements, check the current government public-holiday notice instead of assuming March 7 or a formula always controls.
Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Facts
Hamilton Lavity Stoutt was born on March 7, 1929.
The official British Virgin Islands observed holiday in 2026 is Monday, March 9.
The 2027 observed holiday date must be checked against the 2027 government order once available.
Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Messages
Honour public service with accurate local history.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Confirm the date again before carrying it into a new year.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt?
9 March 2026; historical government guidance describes the first Monday in March The documented recurrence rule is: Refresh the authoritative target-year edition/schedule; current stored evidence: 9 March 2026; historical government guidance describes the first Monday in March.
Does Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt fall on the same date every year?
Not automatically. This date is specific to a particular edition and should be confirmed for another year.
Is Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as British Virgin Islands / territorial public holiday. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt?
The reviewed sources identify Cabinet of the Virgin Islands for the 2026 territorial public holiday schedule as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Government of the Virgin Islands and H. Lavity Stoutt Commemorative Committee for memorial activities.
Is Anniversary of the Birth of Hamilton Lavity Stoutt international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Virgin Islands British. Its fuller verified scope is: British Virgin Islands / territorial public holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-08.
When is Lavity Stoutt’s Birthday holiday in 2026?
The Government of the Virgin Islands designated Monday, March 9, 2026 as the observed public holiday.
Is his birthday on March 9?
No. Government sources state that Hamilton Lavity Stoutt was born on March 7, 1929.
Is it a public holiday everywhere?
No. It is a territorial public holiday of the British Virgin Islands.
When is the 2027 holiday?
Consult the government’s approved 2027 public-holiday schedule; the 2026 cabinet order does not determine that edition.