St. Lucia Public Holidays 2026
St. Lucia observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Second New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 22 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Carnival | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Oct 5 | Monday | Thanksgiving | Public |
| Dec 13 | Sunday | National Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in St. Lucia
Public holidays in St. Lucia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does St. Lucia have in 2026?
- St. Lucia has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in St. Lucia?
- The next public holiday in St. Lucia is Emancipation Day on August 1, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in St. Lucia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in St. Lucia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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