| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-30 | Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-05-30 | Indian Arrival Day | National |
| 2026-06-04 | Corpus Christi | National |
| 2026-06-19 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-08-01 | African Emancipation Day | National |
| 2026-08-31 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-09-24 | Republic Day | National |
| 2026-11-08 | Diwali | National |
| 2026-11-09 | Diwali (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Boxing Day | National |
How many public holidays does Trinidad And Tobago have in 2026?
Trinidad And Tobago has 15 public holidays in 2026: 14 national holidays, 1 substitute day. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 26 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, July, October. 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.
Long weekends in Trinidad And Tobago 2026
Trinidad And Tobago's public holidays create 7 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 20 - Sun 22 March: Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (3-day weekend, Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March).
- Sat 28 - Mon 30 March: Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 28 March to Monday 30 March).
- Fri 3 - Mon 6 April: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April).
- Fri 19 - Sun 21 June: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 19 June to Sunday 21 June).
- Sat 29 - Mon 31 August: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 29 August to Monday 31 August).
- Sat 7 - Mon 9 November: Diwali (3-day weekend, Saturday 7 November to Monday 9 November).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Trinidad And Tobago 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.
- 9 November 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Diwali (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 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Trinidad And Tobago 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 Trinidad And Tobago.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Trinidad And Tobago (2026)
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.