Public Holidays in Saint Lucia 2026
15 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Saint Lucia's public holidays blend Christian observances with Independence Day, Emancipation Day and National Day.
Saint Lucia Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | New Year Holiday |
| Feb 22 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Independence Day 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 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day |
| Oct 5 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 13 | Sunday | National Day |
| Dec 14 | Monday | National Day Observed |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Observed dates follow published annual practice.
Independence and National Day 2026
Independence Day is 22 February. National Day, also associated with Saint Lucy, is 13 December.
Holiday Rules in Saint Lucia
Weekend holidays may generate an observed weekday under annual government practice.
Saint Lucia Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 22 February.
- National Day is 13 December.
- Thanksgiving Day is in October.
- Driving is on the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Saint Lucia Independence Day?
22 February.
When is National Day?
13 December.
Is Corpus Christi a holiday?
Yes.
Does Saint Lucia use daylight saving time?
No.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official revised-law schedule listing Saint Lucia bank holidays and the rule for substitute days; the Act also requires these holidays to be observed at public offices.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.