Trinidad and Tobago observes various public holidays throughout the year. Explore list of public/national holidays in Trinidad and Tobago for 2026.
Public Holidays in Trinidad & Tobago in 2026
Trinidad and Tobago is a nation rich in cultural diversity of religions. Christians forms the majority of population, about 57% of people are Christians. Hinduism is the second largest religion with over 18% followers in the country. Islam 5% and other religions form the rest proportion of population in Trinidad and Tobago.
A large number of Hindu followers in Trinidad and Tobago celebrate various Hindu festivals like Divali, also popular as ‘festival of lights’. People illuminate their houses and offices with Diyas and special lighting. This year in 2026, Diwali will be observed on 8th November in Trinidad and Tobago. Diwali celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago will begin on Fri, 6 Nov, 2026 and will continue till Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 as the festival of lights duration spans across 5 days.
Trinidad and Tobago observes Indian Arrival Day annually on May 30th. The nation was the first country to start this holiday in 1945 at Skinner Park, San Fernando.
Hindus which are significantly present in Trinidad celebrate Phagwa also popular as Holi festival. It is observed as a major religious festival in the nation with colorful celebration and fun. Phagwa will be celebrated on Sunday, 8th March in 2026.
List of Holidays in Trinidad & Tobago in 2026
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Carnival Monday | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr (End of Ramadan) | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Spiritual Baptist Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Easter Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Indian Arrival Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Corpus Christi (second Thursday after Whitsun) | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Labor Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | African Emancipation Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Independence Day (National Day) | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Republic Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Divali (Dewali) | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | National Holiday |