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2026 Trinidad and Tobago Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Trinidad and Tobago, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

28

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

5 holidays

This Month

4

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

African Emancipation Day

36 days away

About Trinidad and Tobago holidays in 2026

2026 in Trinidad and Tobago is marked by a diverse array of public holidays, reflecting the nation's multicultural heritage. The year begins with New Year's Day and is quickly followed by the vibrant celebrations of Carnival. Religious observances such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Good Friday, Easter, and Divali are significant throughout the year. Commemorative days like Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day, Indian Arrival Day, Corpus Christi, Labour Day, African Emancipation Day, Independence Day, and Republic Day highlight the country's history and cultural milestones.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 14, 2026SaturdayValentine's Day
February 16, 2026MondayCarnival
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnival/Shrove Tuesday
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 30, 2026MondaySpiritual Baptist Liberation Day
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 10, 2026SundayMother's Day
May 30, 2026SaturdayIndian Arrival Day
June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Christi
June 19, 2026FridayLabour Day
June 21, 2026SundayFather's Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 1, 2026SaturdayAfrican Emancipation Day
August 31, 2026MondayIndependence Day
September 22, 2026TuesdaySeptember Equinox
September 24, 2026ThursdayRepublic Day
November 8, 2026SundayDivali
November 9, 2026MondayDivali observed
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around Trinidad and Tobago holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed on specific dates, while others may shift annually.
  • Some holidays are tied to astronomical events like equinoxes and solstices.
  • Religious observances follow lunar or ecclesiastical calendars, leading to date variations.
  • Check the specific year for exact dates of movable holidays.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Trinidad and Tobago shows notable clusters in February with Carnival, and in April with Easter-related observances. The end of the year also sees a concentration of holidays in December, including Christmas and Boxing Day.

Several months, such as June and December, feature multiple holidays, often including national commemorations and religious festivals. Conversely, July and October are notably quiet, with no public holidays observed.

The year includes a mix of fixed-date holidays and those that vary annually based on religious or astronomical calendars, creating a dynamic pattern throughout the 12 months.

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