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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
Holi Religious/Beliefs Hinduism
Good Friday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Easter Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Easter Monday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Laylat Al-Qadr Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
Corpus Christi Religious/Beliefs Christianity
Emancipation Day Public
Raksha Bandhan Religious/Beliefs Hinduism
Diwali Religious/Beliefs Hinduism
Christmas Eve Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Christmas Public, Religious/Beliefs, Popular Christianity
Boxing Day - St. Stephen's Day Religious/Beliefs Christianity
New Years Eve Popular
New Year's Day Popular
Maha Shivaratri Religious/Beliefs Hinduism
Ramadan Begins Religious/Beliefs Islam / Muslim
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday Religious/Beliefs Christianity
International Women's Day Popular
Holi Religious/Beliefs Hinduism