H. Lavity Stoutt's Birthday is observed in the British Virgin Islands on the first Monday in March as a public holiday to honor the first and longest-serving Chief Minister of the territory. This celebration commemorates Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, who served three non-consecutive terms after being elected in five general elections. He was instrumental in founding the United Party in 1967 and the Virgin Islands Party in 1971. Although Stoutt was born on March 7, the official celebration is held on the first Monday of March to provide a long weekend for the citizens. After his death in 1995, the holiday was established to recognize his contributions to the territory's governance and development. The British Virgin Islands, originally discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and later becoming a British Overseas Territory, celebrate this day with various activities that reflect their appreciation for Stoutt's legacy.