There are 13 public holidays in Saint Lucia in 2023, one of which falls on weekends: New Year's Day.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Saint Lucia, observed on February 22, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Saint Lucia's independence from the United Kingdom in 1979.
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 7, 2023.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 10, 2023.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2023, 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, or Pentecost Monday, is a religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. In 2023, the holiday falls on May 29.
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 8, 2023.
Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day is a public holiday in Saint Lucia on August 1, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of slavery being abolished in Saint Lucia in 1834.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday in Saint Lucia, observed on October 2, 2023. The holiday is a harvest celebration giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the island's bounty.
National Day
National Day, also known as St. Lucy's Day, is a public holiday in Saint Lucia, observed on December 13, 2023. The holiday is in honor of the patron saint, Saint Lucy.
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, 2023.
The following is the list of public holidays in Saint Lucia 2023.
Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
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New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
New Year Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Independence Day | Feb 22, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
Good Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Easter Monday | Apr 10, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Labour Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Whit Monday | May 29, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Corpus Christi | Jun 08, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Emancipation Day | Aug 01, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Thanksgiving Day | Oct 02, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
National Day | Dec 13, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Saint Lucia in 2023.