Public Holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines combines national anniversaries with a major two-day Carnival holiday in July.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 14 | Saturday | National Heroes Day |
| Mar 16 | Monday | National Heroes Day Observed |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Carnival Monday |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day |
| Oct 27 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
* 2027 Carnival and observed dates are provisional pending the final annual calendar.
Carnival and Independence 2026
Carnival Monday and Tuesday create a major mid-year break. Independence Day is fixed on 27 October.
Holiday Rules in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Annual government calendars confirm Carnival and observed dates.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 27 October.
- National Heroes Day is 14 March.
- Carnival creates two public holidays.
- Driving is on the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Independence Day?
27 October.
How many Carnival public holidays are there?
Two, Monday and Tuesday.
Why are 2027 Carnival dates provisional?
The final annual calendar should confirm them.
When is National Heroes Day?
14 March.
Sources & methodology
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Official 2026 public-holiday calendar.
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 cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.