Boxing Day in Saint Lucia
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Saint Lucia and falls on December 26, the day after Christmas Day.[1]
Date and place in the calendar
Boxing Day falls on December 26, the day after Christmas Day on December 25, in Saint Lucia.[1]
Boxing Day is listed on December 26. Check the calendar for the year you plan to travel.[1]
Name and background
Outside Saint Lucia, Boxing Day is associated with the tradition of giving Christmas boxes on the day after Christmas. It is described as the first day, or strictly the first weekday, after Christmas when Christmas boxes were traditionally given.[2]
What to expect in Saint Lucia
Check local businesses and transport operators for opening hours before making plans.
The available official listing does not give opening hours for banks, shops or transport. The public-holiday designation alone is not enough to establish which private businesses or services will close. Travelers should check directly with their bank, shop, accommodation provider or transport operator before making plans.[1]
Boxing Day in Saint Lucia: frequently asked questions
When is Boxing Day in Saint Lucia?
The government’s public-holidays page lists Boxing Day on December 26, the day after Christmas Day.[1]
Is Boxing Day a public holiday in Saint Lucia?
Yes. The Government of Saint Lucia lists Boxing Day on its public-holidays page.[1]
Are banks, shops and public transport open?
Shops and transport operators set their own hours, so check with them before you travel. Check with your bank directly about its services.
Sources and references
Sources used for Boxing Day in St. Lucia:
- Public Holidays- Government of Saint Lucia
- Boxing Day- The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, via Encyclopedia.com