There are 14 public holidays in Grenada in 2025, two of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world. The holiday falls on January 1, 2025, and is observed on January 2, 2023.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Grenada, observed on February 7, 2025. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Grenada's independence from the United Kingdom in 1974.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, April 18, 2025.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 21, 2025.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2025, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, is a religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. In 2025, the holiday falls on June 9.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi celebrates the real presence of the body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ in the elements of the Eucharist. It is observed on June 29, 2025.
Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day is a public holiday in Grenada on August 4, 2025. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when slavery was abolished on this day in 1834.
Carnival
Carnival is to celebrate the slavery abolishment in many Caribbean countries. Grenada observes the Carnival celebrations on August 11 and 12, 2025, to commemorate the anniversary of when slavery was abolished on August 1, 1834.
Maurice Bishop Day
Maurice Bishop Day is a public holiday in Grenada, and it is observed on October 19, 2025. The holiday commemorates the 1983 killing of former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, several of his cabinet colleagues, and civilians at Fort Rupert.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday in Grenada, observed on October 25, 2025. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when the U.S. and a coalition of Caribbean nations invaded Grenada.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day and is widely known as a shopping holiday in some countries. It falls on December 26, 2025.
The following is the list of public holidays in Grenada 2025.
Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
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New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2025 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
Independence Day | Feb 07, 2025 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Good Friday | Apr 18, 2025 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Easter Monday | Apr 21, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Labour Day | May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Whit Monday | Jun 09, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Corpus Christi | Jun 19, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Emancipation Day | Aug 04, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Carnival Monday | Aug 11, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Carnival Tuesday | Aug 12, 2025 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Maurice Bishop Day | Oct 19, 2025 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
Thanksgiving Day | Oct 25, 2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2025 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Grenada in 2025.