Public Holidays in Grenada 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Grenada's public holidays combine Christian festivals with Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Carnival and a distinctive national Thanksgiving Day in October.
Grenada Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 7 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| Feb 9 | Monday | Independence Day holiday Observed |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 10 | Monday | Carnival Monday |
| Aug 11 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day holiday Observed |
* Marked 2027 observed and Carnival dates are provisional until confirmed by the final national holiday calendar.
Carnival and Thanksgiving Day 2026
Carnival Monday and Tuesday create a major August holiday period. Thanksgiving Day on 25 October commemorates the events surrounding the end of the 1983 political crisis and intervention.
Holiday Rules in Grenada
Weekend substitute days and annual Carnival dates should be checked against the government's published calendar. Easter and Corpus Christi move with the Christian calendar.
Grenada Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 7 February.
- Carnival creates two public holidays in August.
- Thanksgiving Day is 25 October.
- Driving is on the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Grenada Independence Day?
The anniversary is 7 February.
What is Grenada's Thanksgiving Day?
It is a national holiday on 25 October connected with the events of 1983.
Why are some 2027 dates marked with an asterisk?
Observed weekend days and Carnival dates should be confirmed against the final government calendar.
Is Carnival a public holiday?
Yes. Carnival Monday and Tuesday are public holidays.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Cabinet Office 2026 public-holiday document.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.