Trinidad and Tobago Public Holidays in 2024
In the multicultural and vibrant nation of Trinidad and Tobago, public holidays are celebrated with fervor and joy. These holidays play a significant role in the lives of the people, providing much-needed breaks from work and time to engage in various festivities and cultural activities. However, for businesses like the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) and its popular lottery game PLAY WHE, public holidays can have both positive and negative effects on their results
| Date | Day | Holiday | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year’s Day | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| March 30 | Saturday | Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day | Commemorates the Spiritual Baptist faith and their freedom to practice |
| April 19 | Friday | Good Friday | Observe the crucifixion of Jesus Christ (Christian holiday) |
| April 22 | Monday | Easter Monday | Follows Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| May 30 | Thursday | Indian Arrival Day | Recognizes the arrival of the first Indian indentured laborers |
| June 20 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Honors the Holy Eucharist (Christian holiday) |
| August 1 | Thursday | Emancipation Day | Celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people |
| August 31 | Saturday | Independence Day | Marks Trinidad and Tobago’s independence from British rule |
| September 24 | Tuesday | Republic Day | Commemorates the country becoming a republic within the Commonwealth |
| October 22 | Tuesday | Divali | The Hindu festival of lights |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ (Christian holiday) |
| December 26 | Thursday | Boxing Day | A day for giving and spending time with family |