St. Vincent & Grenadines Public Holidays 2025
St. Vincent & Grenadines has 12 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 |
| 14 Mar | Fri | National Hero′s Day | public |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | observance |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | public |
| 1 May | Thu | Labour Day | public |
| 9 Jun | Mon | Whit Monday | public |
| 7 Jul | Mon | Carnival Monday | public |
| 8 Jul | Tue | Carnival Tuesday | public |
| 1 Aug | Fri | Emancipation Day | public |
| 27 Oct | Mon | Independence Day | public |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day | public |
About St. Vincent & Grenadines's Holidays
St Vincent and the Grenadines mixes national, public, and cultural holidays that bring families and communities together. Big national days mark history and freedom, while many public holidays follow the Christian calendar with church services and time off school and work.
Carnival, called Vincy Mas, is the largest cultural event. It features music, parades, costumes, and street parties that last days. Independence Day on October 27 is the main national celebration with official events. Other important public holidays include Labour Day, Emancipation Day, and major Christian days like Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Holiday Traditions
Holidays in St. Vincent and the Grenadines bring bright music, drumming, and singing. People dance in the streets and at village halls. Colorful costumes, calypso songs, and steelpan bands make celebrations lively and full of island spirit.
Food is central to every celebration. Families share dishes like roasted meats, fish, ground provisions, and cassava bread. Sweet treats and tropical fruits appear on every table. Rum punches and homemade drinks are common, and everyone tends to eat together and talk late into the night.
Families often start with church services, then gather for big meals and storytelling. Public parades, fireworks, and community games bring neighbors together. Flags, paintings, and local crafts show pride in history and culture during each holiday.
Travel Tips
During the holiday season many government offices, banks, and some shops close or open late. Restaurants and small businesses may have reduced hours. Pharmacies in main towns stay open but carry needed medicine beforehand.
Ferries and inter island boats can be crowded or change schedules for holidays. Flights fill up early. Taxis may be harder to find, so book transfers and ferries in advance. Allow extra travel time between islands.
Expect popular beaches and market areas to be busier, especially around events and local celebrations. Bring cash since some places close card machines on busy days. Keep ID, travel insurance, and copies of reservations handy. Enjoy the festivals and plan for flexibility.