Trinidad and Tobago
Holidays & Observances in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago is a country made up of two islands in the Caribbean. It is a very diverse country, made up of descendants of former African slaves, indigenous peoples, descendants of former indentured servants from India, and Europeans. The most common religions are Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. Because of the diverse nature of the country, few holidays are celebrated by all the people. Holidays that are widely celebrated are enthusiastic affairs with colorful traditions. Carnival is one of the most important of all the celebrations. Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival celebration is widely considered the best in the Caribbean.
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Country Observances
| Holiday Date | Country Holiday | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emancipation Day | Public | ||
| Raksha Bandhan | Religious/Beliefs | Hinduism | |
| Diwali | Religious/Beliefs | Hinduism | |
| Christmas Eve | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
| Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
| Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| New Year's Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
| Maha Shivaratri | Religious/Beliefs | Hinduism | |
| Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Holi | Religious/Beliefs | Hinduism | |
| International Women's Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
| Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Easter | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
| Easter Monday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Corpus Christi | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity |
Public Holidays
| Country Holiday | Holiday Date |
|---|---|
| Emancipation Day | |
| Christmas |
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