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CapitalPort of Spain
Currency$ TTD ยท Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
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Public Holiday Calendar

Public Holidays in Trinidad And Tobago for 2027

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Holiday dates


Date Holiday Type
2027-01-01 New Year's Day National
2027-03-09 Eid al-Fitr (estimated) National
2027-03-26 Good Friday National
2027-03-29 Easter Monday National
2027-03-30 Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day National
2027-05-27 Corpus Christi National
2027-05-30 Indian Arrival Day National
2027-05-31 Indian Arrival Day (observed) Substitute
2027-06-19 Labor Day National
2027-08-01 African Emancipation Day National
2027-08-02 African Emancipation Day (observed) Substitute
2027-08-31 Independence Day National
2027-09-24 Republic Day National
2027-10-28 Diwali National
2027-12-25 Christmas Day National
2027-12-26 Boxing Day National
2027-12-27 Boxing Day (observed) Substitute

How many public holidays does Trinidad And Tobago have in 2027?

Trinidad And Tobago has 17 public holidays in 2027: 14 national holidays, 3 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 27 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, July, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.

Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Trinidad And Tobago's public holiday count compares.

For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.

Long weekends in Trinidad And Tobago 2027

Trinidad And Tobago's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.

  • Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
  • Fri 26 - Tue 30 March: Good Friday (5-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Tuesday 30 March).
  • Sat 29 - Mon 31 May: Indian Arrival Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 29 May to Monday 31 May).
  • Sat 31 July - Mon 2 August: African Emancipation Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 31 July to Monday 2 August).
  • Fri 24 - Sun 26 September: Republic Day (3-day weekend, Friday 24 September to Sunday 26 September).
  • Sat 25 - Mon 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 25 December to Monday 27 December).

The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.

Observed and substitute holidays in Trinidad And Tobago 2027

A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.

  • 31 May 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Indian Arrival Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
  • 2 August 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for African Emancipation Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
  • 27 December 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Boxing Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.

Regional variations are common; see public holidays across North America for the wider picture.

Public holidays in Trinidad And Tobago: is your date a holiday in 2027?

Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Trinidad And Tobago in 2027. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.

For example, 1 January 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Trinidad And Tobago.

More to explore: browse public holidays by country.

About these holidays in Trinidad And Tobago (2027)

Our Trinidad And Tobago public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.

New Year's Day

New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.

Eid al-Fitr (estimated)

Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.

Good Friday

Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body of Christ, is held on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, sixty days after Easter. It celebrates the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and is a public holiday in many Catholic countries, including Spain, Portugal, Poland, Brazil, Austria, parts of Germany and Switzerland, and much of Latin America. Observance typically includes processions in which the consecrated host is carried through the streets.

Official sources & last checked

Holiday dates on this page are compiled from public holiday datasets and reviewed by our editorial team. Last checked: .

Holiday observance can vary by region and employer. Confirm critical dates with the relevant authority.