Saint Lucia Public Holidays

Below we will be coving the years of 2024 – 2025 & 2026.

The beautiful island nation of Saint Lucia in the Eastern Caribbean isn’t just known for its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and luxurious resorts. The island also boasts a vibrant culture with a rich history reflected in its many public holidays. Throughout the year, Saint Lucians come together to celebrate many special (sometimes disruptive) days. Many are filled with traditions, festivities, and a whole lot of fun thrown in!

If anything changes, added or adjusted due to new developments, we will update this list accordingly.

Review below the key public holidays you might encounter while on the island of Saint Lucian:

St Lucia Public Holidays 2024

DATEDAYHOLIDAY
January 1stMondayNew Years Day
January 2ndTuesdayNew Years Holiday
February 22ndThursdayIndependence Day
March 29thFridayGood Friday
April 1stMondayEaster Monday
May 1stWednesdayLabour Day
May 20thMondayWhit Monday
May 30th ThursdayCorpus Christi
August 1stThursdayEmancipation Day
October 7thFirst Monday in OctThanksgiving Day
December 13thFridayNational Day
December 25thWednesdayChristmas Day
December 26thThursdayChristmas Holiday

St Lucia Public Holidays 2025

DATEDAYHOLIDAY
January 1stWednesdayNew Years Day
January 2ndThursdayNew Years Holiday
February 22ndSaturdayIndependence Day
April 18thFridayGood Friday
April 21stMondayEaster Monday
May 1stThursdayLabour Day
June 9thMondayWhit Monday
June 19thThursdayCorpus Christi
August 1stFridayEmancipation Day
October 6thFirst Monday in OctThanksgiving Day
December 13thSaturdayNational Day
December 25thThursdayChristmas Day
December 26thFridayChristmas Holiday

St Lucia Public Holidays 2026

DATEDAYHOLIDAY
January 1stThursdayNew Years Day
January 2ndFridayNew Years Holiday
February 22ndSundayIndependence Day
April 3rdFridayGood Friday
April 6thMondayEaster Monday
May 1stFridayLabour Day
May 25thMondayWhit Monday
June 4thThursdayCorpus Christi
August 1stSaturdayEmancipation Day
October 5thFirst Monday in OctThanksgiving Day
December 13thSundayNational Day
December 25thFridayChristmas Day
December 26thSaturdayChristmas Holiday