Trinidad & Tobago Public Holidays 2025
Trinidad & Tobago has 17 public holidays and 1 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 30 Mar | Sun | Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day | public |
| 30 Mar | Sun | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | public |
| 31 Mar | Mon | Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day (substitute day) | public |
| 31 Mar | Mon | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) (substitute day) | public |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | public |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | observance |
| 30 May | Fri | Indian Arrival Day | public |
| 19 Jun | Thu | Corpus Christi | public |
| 19 Jun | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 1 Aug | Fri | Emancipation Day | public |
| 31 Aug | Sun | Independence Day | public |
| 1 Sep | Mon | Independence Day (substitute day) | public |
| 24 Sep | Wed | Republic Day | public |
| 20 Oct | Mon | Deepavali | public |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day | public |
About Trinidad & Tobago's Holidays
Trinidad and Tobago celebrates a mix of national, public, and cultural holidays that reflect its diverse people. National days honor independence and the republic, while public holidays include Christian and secular observances that pause work and school for remembrance or rest.
Cultural festivals are vibrant and central. Carnival is the biggest, with music, costumes, and street parades before Lent. Religious holidays like Divali, Eid, and Phagwah bring community gatherings, lights, prayers, and feasting, showing Hindu, Muslim, and Indo-Trinidadian heritage.
Other important dates mark emancipation from slavery and the recognition of local spiritual traditions. Together these holidays blend national pride, cultural expression, and family time, shaping Trinidad and Tobago life all year long.
Holiday Traditions
Holidays in Trinidad and Tobago are lively and colorful. People celebrate with music like calypso and soca and with steelpan bands. Costumes, dancing, and bright decorations fill streets and homes. Traditions mix African, Indian, European, and indigenous influences.
Food is important and shared with family. Meals often include spicy, savory dishes and sweet treats handed down through generations. Neighbors exchange plates and friends visit. Cooking together is part of the fun and keeps recipes alive.
Public celebrations bring communities together in parades, fairs, and outdoor concerts. Places of worship hold services, and markets sell festive goods. The mood is warm and welcoming, with people of many backgrounds joining in the joy.
Travel Tips
Trinidad & Tobago (TT) gets very busy during the holiday season. Government offices, many banks and some shops close on public holidays. Supermarkets stay open but may have shorter hours on certain days.
Public buses and ferries can run less often and fill up fast. Taxis are in high demand so book ahead when possible. Airports get crowded around peak travel days, so arrive early for security and check in.
Popular beaches, markets and shopping streets are busiest on weekends and festival nights. Traffic jams are common, so leave extra travel time between appointments.
Plan ahead. Reserve flights, ferries and hotels early. Carry some cash, confirm opening hours, and be patient with delays. Respect local rules and stay aware of your surroundings.