Public Holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Statutory public holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at a glance
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’s public holidays mark Independence Day on 27 October alongside Christian feast days and Carnival in June and July.
Several dates move with Easter, and the nine mornings of the Vincy Mas carnival dominate the summer.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines public holidays 2026
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 13 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 |
| National Heroes' Day | Mar 14Sat | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| National Workers' Day | May 1Fri | National |
| National Spiritual Baptist Day | May 21Thu | National |
| Pentecost Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| Carnival Monday | Jul 6Mon | National |
| Carnival Tuesday | Jul 7Tue | National |
| Emancipation Day | Aug 1Sat | National |
| Independence Day | Oct 27Tue | National |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
Showing 12 of 13 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Kingstown
A capital of Georgian stone buildings, a botanical garden and a harbour.
Port Elizabeth
A small harbour town on Bequia, of boatyards and waterfront bars.
Georgetown
A town on the Atlantic side, with a market and a windward coast.
Chateaubelair
A fishing village on the volcanic west coast.
Clifton
A small town on Union Island, a base for sailing the Tobago Cays.
Top attractions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The places that draw most visitors to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Tobago Cays
Five uninhabited islets ringed by a horseshoe reef and turtles.
La Soufriere
An active volcano whose 2021 eruption reshaped the north of the island.
Bequia
The largest Grenadine, of boat-building, beaches and a whaling heritage.
Mustique
A private island of villas, beaches and a famously low-key social scene.
Vermont Nature Trails
A forest reserve where the endemic St Vincent parrot is protected.
Dark View Falls
Twin falls in the rainforest on the leeward coast.
Festivals, food and getting around Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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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National Heroes Day
Falls on Mar 14
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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
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National Workers Day
Falls on May 1
Food & drink
Getting around
Ferries and small planes link the Grenadines; on the mainland, minibuses run the coastal roads.
Travelling around Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines'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 Vincent and the Grenadines public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 13 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 Vincent and the Grenadines is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Saint Vincent and the Grenadines'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 Vincent and the Grenadines typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
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 Vincent and the Grenadines?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
School term dates in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
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.