Public Holidays in Trinidad and Tobago 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Trinidad and Tobago's calendar is notably multireligious, with Eid-ul-Fitr and Divali recognized alongside Christian and national civic holidays.
Trinidad and Tobago Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr Confirmed |
| Mar 30 | Monday | Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 30 | Saturday | Indian Arrival Day |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | African Emancipation Day |
| Aug 31 | Monday | Independence Day |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | Republic Day |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Divali |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing DayObserved |
* 2027 Eid-ul-Fitr, Divali and observed dates should be confirmed by final government notices.
Eid, Divali and National History 2026
The President formally appoints the date of Eid-ul-Fitr under the Public Holidays and Festivals Act. Indian Arrival Day, African Emancipation Day and Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day reflect the country's social history.
Holiday Rules in Trinidad and Tobago
Movable religious dates are officially proclaimed. Weekend treatment can create observed weekdays for Christmas and Boxing Day.
Trinidad and Tobago Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 31 August.
- Republic Day is 24 September.
- Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 was officially set for 20 March.
- Divali is a national public holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 officially confirmed?
Yes, by Legal Notice No. 25 of 2026 for 20 March.
When is Independence Day?
31 August.
Is Indian Arrival Day a public holiday?
Yes, on 30 May.
Why is 2027 Divali provisional?
The date is formally appointed each year.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official foreign ministry mission calendar identifying 2026 Trinidad and Tobago public holidays and dates subject to later confirmation.
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 or official institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.