Grenada holiday calendar

Public holidays in Grenada 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Grenada public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.

Public holidays
14
Regional dates
0
Observances
3
Substitute dates
2

How public holidays work in Grenada

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Grenada calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.

2 holidays have a separate substitute or observed date in 2026. Those dates are shown in the table, but entitlements can still depend on location, employer and the governing authority. April, May, August are the busiest months, with 3 listed dates.

Grenada holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 17 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Grenada for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
New Year’s DayGrenada’s January 1 public holiday, opening the year with worship, family visits and the final warmth of the Christmas season.Public holiday—
Independence DayGrenada’s February 7 national holiday commemorating independence from the United Kingdom in 1974.Public holiday—
Good FridayGrenada’s solemn Holy Week public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus before Easter Sunday.Public holiday—
Easter SundayGrenada’s principal Christian Easter observance, celebrated with resurrection worship, music and family gatherings.Cultural observance—
Easter MondayGrenada’s public holiday after Easter Sunday, combining the Christian season with outings, visiting and rest.Public holiday—
Labour DayGrenada’s May 1 public holiday recognizing workers, trade-union history and labour’s contribution to national life.Public holiday—
Mother’s DayGrenada’s second-Sunday-in-May family and church observance honouring mothers, grandmothers and other maternal caregivers.Cultural observance—
Whit MondayGrenada’s public holiday on the Monday after Pentecost, fifty days after Easter Sunday.Public holiday—
Corpus ChristiGrenada’s Thursday public holiday for the Catholic Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ.Public holiday—
Fisherman’s BirthdayA June 29 cultural and religious festival centred in Gouyave, honouring Saint Peter and Grenada’s fishing communities.Cultural observance—
Emancipation DayGrenada’s August 1 public holiday commemorating emancipation from British slavery and honouring African-descended Grenadian heritage.Public holiday
Carnival MondayThe first statutory street day of Grenada’s Spice Mas, held on the second Monday in August.Public holiday—
Carnival TuesdayThe culminating second public holiday of Spice Mas, when fancy and traditional bands parade through Grenada’s streets.Public holiday—
National Heroes’ DayGrenada’s October 19 public holiday for remembrance, healing and reflection on the country’s heroes and the 1983 tragedy.Public holiday—
Thanksgiving DayGrenada’s October 25 public holiday remembering the 1983 intervention and the restoration of constitutional government.Public holiday
Christmas DayGrenada’s December 25 public holiday of Christian worship, festive food, gifts and close family visiting.Public holiday—
Boxing DayGrenada’s December 26 public holiday extending Christmas through visiting, recreation and a second day of shared food.Public holiday—

Sources for Grenada holidays

Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.