| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-03-14 | National Heroes' Day | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | National Workers' Day | National |
| 2026-05-21 | National Spiritual Baptist Day | National |
| 2026-05-25 | Pentecost Monday | National |
| 2026-07-06 | Carnival Monday | National |
| 2026-07-07 | Carnival Tuesday | National |
| 2026-08-01 | Emancipation Day | National |
| 2026-10-27 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Boxing Day | National |
How many public holidays does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have in 2026?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 13 public holidays in 2026: 13 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 26 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, June, September, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2026
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 3 - Mon 6 April: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: National Workers' 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 4 - Tue 7 July: Carnival Monday (4-day weekend, Saturday 4 July to Tuesday 7 July).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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.
In 2026 no public holiday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across North America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (2026)
Our Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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.
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.
Pentecost Monday
Pentecost Monday, also called Whit Monday, is the day after Pentecost Sunday and falls fifty days after Easter. It is a public holiday in much of Europe, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, Norway and Switzerland. Because it depends on the date of Easter, it falls between 11 May and 14 June. Many countries pair it with the Ascension Thursday holiday in late spring.
Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day commemorates the ending of slavery or of colonial rule. The date and the event vary: the United Kingdom and much of the Caribbean mark 1 August 1834, when slavery ended in the British Empire, while the United States observes Juneteenth on 19 June and Washington DC on 16 April. Observances include ceremonies, educational events and reflection on the history and legacy of enslavement.