Boxing Day 2025
Date: December 26, 2025 (Friday)
Country: Trinidad & Tobago Public Holidays
Description
Boxing Day in Trinidad and Tobago is a public holiday that follows Christmas Day. It falls every year on December 26. People get the day off school and work to rest and be with family and friends.
The name comes from old British practice and the idea of giving to others after Christmas. In Trinidad and Tobago the day has both Christian and cultural roots, and it reflects the islands history and diverse communities.
Boxing Day is significant because it extends the holiday time. It gives people a chance to recover from busy Christmas preparations and to spend more time together. Many services and businesses are closed or operate on reduced hours.
For many it is a time to show care and gratitude. The holiday helps reinforce community bonds and remember the importance of sharing. It is a calm and reflective moment in the busy end of the year.
Traditions
On Boxing Day in Trinidad and Tobago people visit family and friends. Houses fill with laughter and music. Guests bring dishes to share. Many families continue cooking special meals and enjoy long relaxed visits together.
Common foods include ham, turkey, stewed chicken, potato salad and black cake. Leftover Christmas dishes get mixed into new meals. Cold drinks like sorrel and cooling fruit juices are served. Street vendors sell snacks for people out and about.
People gather at beaches, parks and homes to lime and play games. Dominoes and card games are popular. Children run around and adults sing or play steelpan. Small parties and cookouts keep the festive mood going through the day.
Travel Tips
Expect banks, most government offices, and many shops to be closed or open shorter hours. Public transport can be limited and taxis may be busier. Book rides and check ATM availability before heading out to avoid delays.
Stay with crowds in well lit areas, keep valuables hidden, and use licensed taxis or hotel transfers. Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable shoes. Enjoy local markets or safe organized events but plan return travel earlier in the evening.