Public Holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2026 – National & Caribbean Days

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 13 verified nationwide public-holiday dates in 2026. The official calendar published by the Prime Minister’s Office includes national, Christian and cultural holidays, while Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday also received specific confirmation through the 2026 Government Gazette. This page uses the official national schedule and does not add unannounced substitute dates.

Next Public Holiday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Date	Day	Holiday	Status
October 27, 2026	Tuesday	Independence Day	Confirmed

Public Holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2026

Date	Day	Holiday	Status
January 1, 2026	Thursday	New Year’s Day	Confirmed
March 14, 2026	Saturday	National Heroes’ Day	Confirmed
April 3, 2026	Friday	Good Friday	Confirmed
April 6, 2026	Monday	Easter Monday	Confirmed
May 1, 2026	Friday	National Workers’ Day	Confirmed
May 21, 2026	Thursday	Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day	Confirmed
May 25, 2026	Monday	Whit Monday	Confirmed
July 6, 2026	Monday	Carnival Monday	Confirmed
July 7, 2026	Tuesday	Carnival Tuesday	Confirmed
August 1, 2026	Saturday	Emancipation Day	Confirmed
October 27, 2026	Tuesday	Independence Day	Confirmed
December 25, 2026	Friday	Christmas Day	Confirmed
December 26, 2026	Saturday	Boxing Day	Confirmed

How Are Public Holidays Confirmed in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The Prime Minister’s Office publishes the official public-holiday calendar for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Its 2026 calendar identifies 13 nationwide public-holiday dates, including New Year’s Day, National Heroes’ Day, National Workers’ Day, Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day, Emancipation Day, Independence Day and the major Christian holidays.

Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday received additional year-specific confirmation through Government Gazette Vol. 159, No. 18, dated April 21, 2026. Government Notice No. 40 records S.R. & O. No. 8 of 2026 proclaiming Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 as public holidays.

Weekend Public Holidays and Substitute Dates in 2026

Three official public holidays fall on Saturdays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2026: National Heroes’ Day on March 14, Emancipation Day on August 1 and Boxing Day on December 26.

The official Prime Minister’s Office 2026 calendar lists those Saturday dates themselves and does not list Monday, March 16, Monday, August 3 or Monday, December 28 as additional nationwide public holidays. Those Monday dates should therefore not be treated as separate 2026 public holidays unless a specific official declaration is issued.

This distinction is important because secondary holiday calendars may apply general weekend-observance assumptions that are not reflected in the published 2026 government schedule.

Carnival Public Holidays in 2026

Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday are official public holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2026. The dates were formally proclaimed as Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 through S.R. & O. No. 8 of 2026, recorded in the Government Gazette.

The separate proclamation provides direct year-specific confirmation for both Carnival dates rather than relying only on a recurring calendar assumption.

Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day

Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day is an official nationwide public holiday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The 2026 Prime Minister’s Office calendar places the holiday on Thursday, May 21.

The holiday is part of the country’s current national public-holiday calendar and should be distinguished from older holiday lists that may not include it.

Fixed and Calendar-Dependent Public Holidays

Several public holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines recur on fixed calendar dates, including New Year’s Day, National Heroes’ Day, National Workers’ Day, Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day, Emancipation Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Other dates vary from year to year. Good Friday, Easter Monday and Whit Monday depend on the Christian calendar. Carnival dates should also be checked against the official calendar or applicable proclamation for the relevant year; for 2026, July 6 and July 7 were officially proclaimed.

Long Weekends in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2026

For people whose normal rest days are Saturday and Sunday, several 2026 public holidays can create longer breaks without assuming any additional public holiday.

• Easter weekend: Good Friday and Easter Monday create a four-day break from Friday through Monday.
• National Workers’ Day: The holiday falls on a Friday in 2026.
• Whit Monday: The Monday holiday can extend the preceding weekend.
• Carnival: Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday provide two consecutive official public holidays at the start of the week.
• Christmas: Christmas Day falls on a Friday in 2026.

These are calendar-planning observations only. They do not create extra public holidays beyond the dates officially listed or proclaimed by the government.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays are there in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2026?

The official 2026 calendar contains 13 nationwide public-holiday dates. This total does not add unannounced Monday substitute dates for public holidays that fall on Saturdays.

What is the next public holiday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The next public holiday changes during the year. Use the live Next Public Holiday section near the top of this page for the current holiday name, date and status.

Is Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day a public holiday?

Yes. Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day is included in the official national public-holiday calendar. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, May 21.

Are Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday public holidays?

Yes. Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday are official public holidays in 2026. S.R. & O. No. 8 of 2026 proclaimed Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 as public holidays.

Is March 16, 2026 a substitute holiday for National Heroes’ Day?

No additional nationwide public holiday on March 16 appears in the official 2026 Prime Minister’s Office calendar. National Heroes’ Day is listed on Saturday, March 14.

Is August 3, 2026 a substitute holiday for Emancipation Day?

No additional nationwide public holiday on August 3 appears in the official 2026 calendar. Emancipation Day is listed on Saturday, August 1.

Is December 28, 2026 a substitute holiday for Boxing Day?

No additional nationwide public holiday on December 28 appears in the published 2026 government calendar. Boxing Day is listed on Saturday, December 26.

Who publishes the official public holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The Prime Minister’s Office publishes the national public-holiday calendar. Government Gazette notices and proclamations may provide additional legal confirmation for particular dates, as occurred with Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday in 2026.

Official Sources for Public Holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

• Prime Minister’s Office of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: the official Public Holidays 2026 calendar used to verify the nationwide schedule.
• Government Gazette, Vol. 159, No. 18, April 21, 2026: Government Notice No. 40 records S.R. & O. No. 8 of 2026 proclaiming July 6 and July 7 as public holidays.