Trinidad and Tobago observes various public holidays throughout the year. Explore list of public/national holidays in Trinidad and Tobago for 2023.
Public Holidays in Trinidad & Tobago in 2023
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 2023, Diwali will be observed on 12th November in Trinidad and Tobago. Diwali celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago will begin on Fri, 10 Nov, 2023 and will continue till Tue, 14 Nov, 2023 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 25th March in 2024.
List of Holidays in Trinidad & Tobago in 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Carnival Monday | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Mar 08 | Wednesday | Phagwa (Holi Celebrations) | Not A Public Holiday |
| Thursday | Spiritual Baptist Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Easter Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Indian Arrival Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Corpus Christi | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Labor Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Emancipation Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Republic Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Republic Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Divali | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day | National Holiday |