Saint Lucia holiday calendar

Public holidays in Saint Lucia 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Saint Lucia 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
13
Regional dates
0
Observances
3
Substitute dates
2

How public holidays work in Saint Lucia

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Saint Lucia 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. January and December are the busiest months, with 3 listed dates.

Saint Lucia holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 16 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Saint Lucia for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
New Year’s DaySaint Lucia’s January 1 bank holiday, opening the year with worship, greetings, family meals and rest after New Year’s Eve.Public holiday—
New Year’s HolidaySaint Lucia’s distinct January 2 bank holiday, extending the year-end break for visiting, shared meals, practical preparation and rest.Public holiday—
Nobel Laureate DayA January 23 cultural observance honouring Saint Lucia’s Nobel laureates, economist Sir Arthur Lewis and poet-playwright Sir Derek Walcott.Cultural observance—
Independence DaySaint Lucia’s February 22 bank holiday commemorating independence from Britain in 1979 through ceremony, culture and national reflection.Public holiday
Good FridaySaint Lucia’s solemn Holy Week bank holiday commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus before Easter Sunday.Public holiday—
Easter MondayThe bank holiday after Easter Sunday, extending Saint Lucia’s Easter weekend with fellowship, visiting, outings and rest.Public holiday—
Labour DaySaint Lucia’s May 1 bank holiday honouring workers, labour rights, social dialogue and work’s contribution to national development.Public holiday—
Whit MondaySaint Lucia’s moveable bank holiday after Pentecost Sunday, connecting the Christian feast with family and community time.Public holiday—
Corpus ChristiSaint Lucia’s Catholic bank holiday dedicated to the Eucharist, observed on the Thursday sixty days after Easter Sunday.Public holiday—
Carnival MondayThe first main road-parade day of Saint Lucia Carnival, bringing costume bands, calypso, soca and masquerade into Castries.Cultural observance—
Carnival TuesdayThe climactic second road-parade day of Saint Lucia Carnival, completing the bands’ July presentation through Castries.Cultural observance—
Emancipation DaySaint Lucia’s August 1 bank holiday remembering full emancipation in 1838 and honouring African Saint Lucian resistance, dignity and heritage.Public holiday—
Thanksgiving DaySaint Lucia’s first-Monday-in-October bank holiday for gratitude, national reflection, faith, family connection and a shared civic pause.Public holiday—
Saint Lucia DayThe December 13 national bank holiday linking Saint Lucian identity with Saint Lucy’s feast and the island’s Festival of Light traditions.Public holiday
Christmas DaySaint Lucia’s December 25 bank holiday, joining Christian worship and family reunion with distinctive Creole music, food and performance traditions.Public holiday—
Boxing DaySaint Lucia’s December 26 bank holiday, extending Christmas through family visiting, shared food, recreation and continued seasonal hospitality.Public holiday—

Sources for Saint Lucia 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.