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Public Holidays in Saint Lucia — 2026
Saint Lucia observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, February 22, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | May Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | Corpus Christi | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Emancipation Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | Thanksgiving | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, December 13, 2026 | National day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, February 22, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | May Day |
| Monday, May 17, 2027 | Whit Monday |
| Thursday, May 27, 2027 | Corpus Christi |
| Sunday, August 1, 2027 | Emancipation Day |
| Tuesday, October 5, 2027 | Thanksgiving |
| Monday, December 13, 2027 | National day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.