WILLEMSTAD - The carnival is canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the holidays remain. The government made this announcement earlier this week. Earlier it had already been decided not to hold any more parades in connection with the COVID-19 crisis.
The holidays that normally apply around Carnival days remain as days off. According to the minister, these are official holidays, just like Easter and Christmas.
It specifically concerns Monday February 8, the day after Children's Carnival. February 15 and 16 are also off because of the planned Gran Marcha on Sunday and the Marcha di Despedida for children and the great Farewell March on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday February 17, the day after, is also a day off.