| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | New Year's Holiday | National |
| 2026-02-22 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-02-23 | Independence Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-25 | Pentecost Monday | National |
| 2026-06-04 | Corpus Christi | National |
| 2026-08-01 | Emancipation Day | National |
| 2026-10-05 | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| 2026-12-13 | National Day | National |
| 2026-12-14 | National Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Boxing Day | National |
How many public holidays does Saint Lucia have in 2026?
Saint Lucia has 15 public holidays in 2026: 13 national holidays, 2 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 26 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in March, July, September, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Saint Lucia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Saint Lucia 2026
Saint Lucia's public holidays create 8 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 1 - Sun 4 January: New Year's Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 1 January to Sunday 4 January).
- Sat 21 - Mon 23 February: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 21 February to Monday 23 February).
- Fri 3 - Mon 6 April: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 23 - Mon 25 May: Pentecost Monday (3-day weekend, Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May).
- Sat 3 - Mon 5 October: Thanksgiving Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 3 October to Monday 5 October).
- Sat 12 - Mon 14 December: National Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 12 December to Monday 14 December).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Saint Lucia 2026
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.
- 23 February 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Independence Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 14 December 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for National Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across North America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Saint Lucia: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Saint Lucia in 2026. 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 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Saint Lucia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Saint Lucia (2026)
Our Saint Lucia 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.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Independence Day (observed)
When Independence Day falls at a weekend, many countries transfer the public holiday to the nearest weekday so that workers do not lose a day off. The substituted date is labelled as observed. The holiday itself commemorates the anniversary of a nation's independence or sovereignty, and is typically marked with flag raising ceremonies, parades and speeches by national leaders.
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.