Public Holidays in Trinidad And Tobago
Statutory public holidays in Trinidad And Tobago, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Trinidad And Tobago at a glance
Trinidad and Tobago’s public holidays mark Independence Day on 31 August and Republic Day on 24 September, alongside Christian, Hindu and Muslim dates.
The country is religiously diverse, so Diwali, Eid and Corpus Christi are all national holidays, and Carnival dominates February.
Trinidad And Tobago public holidays 2026
Trinidad And Tobago has 15 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Mar 20Fri | National |
| Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day | Mar 30Mon | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Indian Arrival Day | May 30Sat | National |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4Thu | National |
| Labor Day | Jun 19Fri | National |
| African Emancipation Day | Aug 1Sat | National |
| Independence Day | Aug 31Mon | National |
| Republic Day | Sep 24Thu | National |
| Diwali | Nov 8Sun | National |
Showing 12 of 15 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Trinidad And Tobago
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Trinidad And Tobago.
Port of Spain
A capital of a savannah, colonial mansions and the Carnival route.
San Fernando
The second city, an oil and industrial centre with a hill above it.
Chaguanas
A fast-growing central borough of shopping and a large Indo-Trinidadian community.
Scarborough
The main town of Tobago, with a harbour, market and fort.
Arima
A borough in the east with an Amerindian heritage and a Carnival culture.
Top attractions in Trinidad And Tobago
The places that draw most visitors to Trinidad And Tobago.
Pitch Lake
The largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world, a walkable black lake.
Maracas Beach
A palm-backed bay on the north coast, famous for bake and shark.
Caroni Swamp
A mangrove wetland where scarlet ibis roost at dusk.
Tobago Main Ridge
The oldest protected rainforest in the western hemisphere.
Buccoo Reef
A shallow reef and the Nylon Pool sandbar, reached by glass-bottom boat.
La Brea & Devil's Woodyard
Bubbling mud volcanoes and asphalt formations in the south.
Festivals, food and getting around Trinidad And Tobago
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Valentine's Day
Falls on Feb 14
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Carnival
Falls on Feb 16
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Carnival/Shrove Tuesday
Falls on Feb 17
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Ramadan Start
Falls on Feb 18
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Eid al-Fitr
Falls on Mar 20
Food & drink
Getting around
On Trinidad, maxi-taxis and buses cover the island; ferries and flights link Trinidad with Tobago.
Travelling around Trinidad And Tobago’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Trinidad And Tobago tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Trinidad And Tobago's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Trinidad And Tobago public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Trinidad And Tobago have?
Trinidad And Tobago has 15 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Trinidad And Tobago is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Trinidad And Tobago's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Trinidad And Tobago typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Trinidad And Tobago?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Trinidad And Tobago?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Trinidad And Tobago
School term dates in Trinidad And Tobago
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.