Public Holidays in Trinidad and Tobago 2026 🇹🇹

Trinidad and Tobago has 4 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Republic Day on 24. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Trinidad and Tobago.

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This year, Trinidad and Tobago observes 16 public holidays , with 19 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Republic Day on 24. Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
24. Sep	Thursday Bridge day	Republic Day	Public holiday
7. Nov	Saturday	Diwali	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Trinidad and Tobago 2026

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Republic Day — 24. Sep (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Friday) — long weekend

Holidays that change date in Trinidad and Tobago

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.

Carnival Monday: 16. Feb 2026 → 8. Feb 2027
Carnival Tuesday: 17. Feb 2026 → 9. Feb 2027
Eid al-Fitr (estimated): 20. Mar 2026 → 9. Mar 2027
Good Friday: 3. Apr 2026 → 26. Mar 2027
Easter Monday: 6. Apr 2026 → 29. Mar 2027
Corpus Christi: 4. Jun 2026 → 27. May 2027
Diwali: 7. Nov 2026 → 27. Oct 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Trinidad and Tobago have in 2026?

Trinidad and Tobago observes 4 public holidays in 2026. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago?

The next public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago is Republic Day on 24. Sep.

Are public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2026.