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Public Holidays
Trinidad and Tobago is a multi-cultural country that celebrates its diversity with a wide range of public holidays. Public holidays are authorised by law and limit work or official business on those dates. Therefore all government offices, banks and most businesses are closed on public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago. Please visit the About T&T section for information on the many festivals, celebrations and events that occur outside of our official public holidays.
Public Holidays in Trinidad and Tobago
The official public holidays being celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago during 2008 are listed below.
| Public Holiday | Month | Date |
| New Year's Day | January | 1 |
| Good Friday | March | 21 |
| Easter Monday | March | 24 |
| Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day | March | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | May | 22 |
| Indian Arrival Day | May | 30 |
| Labour Day | June | 19 |
| Emancipation Day | August | 1 |
| Independence Day | August | 31 |
| Republic Day | September | 24 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | TBA* | TBA* |
| Divali | TBA* | TBA* |
| Christmas Day | December | 25 |
| Boxing Day | December | 26 |
* TBA = To Be Announced
Please note the following:
- At the discretion of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, any other date may also be declared a public holiday.
- Good Friday and Easter Monday are observed as public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago. However since they are determined by the Christian calendar, the date for each public holiday varies from year to year.
- The Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr and the Hindu Festival of Divali are observed as public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago. However, since they are determined by the respective Muslim and Hindu religious organisations, the calendar date for each public holiday varies from year to year. These dates are usually announced one to two weeks prior to their observance each year.
- When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. When two public holidays fall on the same day, the following day is also given as a public holiday.
- Most businesses are closed on Carnival Monday and Tuesday, even though these days are not public holidays. Please follow the link below for more information on Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival.
Other Festivals, Events and Celebrations
There is always something happening in Trinidad and Tobago. Please visit the About T&T or Events sections of this site for more information on what's going on, or follow the link below.
Where can I find more information?
For further information, please contact:
Destination Information Services Unit
Tourism Development Company Limited (Head Office)
Level 1 Maritime Centre
29 Tenth Street
Barataria
Trinidad, West Indies
Tel. (868) 675-7034-7 Ext. 311, 312, 232, 282
Fax. (868) 675-7338
E-mail: info@tdc.co.tt
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.