Public Holidays in Saint Lucia
Statutory public holidays in Saint Lucia, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Saint Lucia at a glance
Saint Lucia’s public holidays mark Independence Day on 22 February alongside Christian feast days and Emancipation Day on 1 August.
Several dates move with Easter, and the July Carnival and the Jazz Festival are the biggest events.
Saint Lucia public holidays 2026
Saint Lucia 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 |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| New Year's Holiday | Jan 2Fri | National |
| Independence Day | Feb 22Sun | National |
| Independence Day (observed) | Feb 23Mon | Substitute |
| 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 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Oct 5Mon | National |
| National Day | Dec 13Sun | National |
Showing 12 of 15 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Saint Lucia
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Saint Lucia.
Castries
A capital of a natural harbour, a market and a cathedral on the square.
Soufriere
A town beneath the Pitons, with a drive-in volcano and sulphur springs.
Gros Islet
A fishing town with a famous Friday night street party.
Vieux Fort
A town in the south with beaches, a lighthouse and the airport.
Anse La Raye
A west-coast village with a Friday seafood night.
Top attractions in Saint Lucia
The places that draw most visitors to Saint Lucia.
The Pitons
Two forested volcanic spires rising straight from the sea.
Sulphur Springs
The world's only drive-in volcano, with bubbling pools and mud baths.
Diamond Falls
A mineral-coloured waterfall in a botanical garden of tropical planting.
Pigeon Island
A causeway-linked headland of forts, beaches and a jazz stage.
Anse Chastanet Reef
A marine reserve of coral walls and a shallow reef right off the beach.
Marigot Bay
A hurricane-harbour of palms and hills, one of the prettiest in the Caribbean.
Festivals, food and getting around Saint Lucia
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's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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New Year holiday
Falls on Jan 2
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Independence Day
Falls on Feb 22
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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 Monday
Falls on Apr 6
Food & drink
Getting around
Minibuses run between the towns; a hire car is the practical way to reach the Pitons and the south.
Travelling around Saint Lucia’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Saint Lucia 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
Saint Lucia'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.
Saint Lucia public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Saint Lucia have?
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Saint Lucia'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, Saint Lucia typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Saint Lucia?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Saint Lucia?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Saint Lucia
School term dates in Saint Lucia
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.