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2026 Saint Lucia Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Saint Lucia for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

19

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

5 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Emancipation Day

36 days away

About Saint Lucia holidays in 2026

In 2026, Saint Lucia observes a variety of public holidays, including significant national celebrations and internationally recognized observances. The year begins with back-to-back holidays for New Year's Day and an additional day off. Independence Day is celebrated in February, followed by religious holidays such as Good Friday and Easter Monday in the spring. The latter half of the year includes Emancipation Day, Thanksgiving Day, and culminates in a concentrated period of holidays in December, including National Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 2, 2026FridayNew Year holiday
February 22, 2026SundayIndependence Day
February 23, 2026MondayDay off for Independence Day
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 1, 2026SaturdayEmancipation Day
September 22, 2026TuesdaySeptember Equinox
October 5, 2026MondayThanksgiving Day
December 13, 2026SundayNational Day
December 14, 2026MondayDay off for National Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Planning around Saint Lucia holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed on consecutive days, offering extended periods of closure.
  • The calendar includes a mix of national observances and internationally recognized religious holidays.
  • The year concludes with a cluster of holidays in December.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Saint Lucia in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances at the beginning and end of the year. January and December each feature multiple holidays, with December being particularly active.

The middle months of the year are more dispersed, with holidays like Independence Day, Easter-related observances, Labor Day, and Emancipation Day spread across February, April, May, and August.

There are periods with no public holidays, notably in July and November, creating quieter stretches in the calendar.

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