Public Holidays in Grenada
Statutory public holidays in Grenada, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Grenada at a glance
Grenada’s public holidays mark Independence Day on 7 February alongside Christian feast days and Emancipation Day in August.
Several dates move with Easter, and the August Carnival is the biggest celebration of the year.
Grenada public holidays 2026
Grenada 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 |
| Independence Day | Feb 7Sat | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Pentecost Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4Thu | National |
| Emancipation Day | Aug 1Sat | National |
| Carnival Monday | Aug 10Mon | National |
| Carnival Tuesday | Aug 11Tue | National |
| National Heroes' Day | Oct 19Mon | National |
| Thanksgiving Day | Oct 25Sun | National |
Showing 12 of 15 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Grenada
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Grenada.
St George's
A horseshoe-harbour capital of pastel houses, a fort and a spice market.
Grenville
A town on the Atlantic side with a market and a nutmeg industry.
Gouyave
A west-coast fishing town with a famous Saturday fish fry.
Hillsborough
The main town of Carriacou, with a beach and boat-building heritage.
Victoria
A small village in the north, near waterfalls and spice estates.
Top attractions in Grenada
The places that draw most visitors to Grenada.
Grand Anse Beach
A two-mile sweep of white sand backed by resorts and hills.
Underwater Sculpture Park
An underwater gallery of statues in a shallow bay, dived or snorkelled.
Annandale Falls
A jungle waterfall with a pool, a short walk from the road.
Belmont Estate
A working estate where nutmeg and cocoa are still processed.
Levera Beach
A wild Atlantic beach where leatherback turtles nest.
Carriacou
A quiet island of boat-builders, beaches and a Carnival of its own.
Festivals, food and getting around Grenada
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
Falls on Jan 1
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Independence Day
Falls on Feb 7
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Easter Sunday
Falls on Apr 5
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Easter Monday
Falls on Apr 6
Food & drink
Getting around
Minibuses run the island's routes; ferries and small planes link Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Travelling around Grenada’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Grenada 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
Grenada'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.
Grenada public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Grenada have?
Grenada 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 Grenada is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Grenada'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, Grenada typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Grenada?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Grenada?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Grenada
School term dates in Grenada
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.