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 | Common Observance | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Easter | Easter | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Emancipation Day | Emancipation Day | Public | ||
| Christmas Eve | Christmas | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
| Christmas | Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
| Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
| Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday | Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity |