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Labour Day in St. Vincent & Grenadines

Labour Day is listed as a public holiday in St. Vincent & Grenadines. Use the dates below to plan ahead and check whether an observed or substitute day applies.

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Labour Day in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

1 May is National Workers’ Day, a public holiday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Labour Day is also used as the name. Check locally for information about ceremonies or food traditions.[1][2][3]

Name and public holiday status

The Office of the Prime Minister’s published holiday schedule names the date National Workers’ Day and includes it in the country’s public holidays. The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Consulate General’s holiday table likewise lists National Workers’ Day on 1 May as an SVG holiday.[1][2]

The Statistical Office uses the name Labour Day and says its office closes for the national holiday.[1][3]

A local labour history

The Department of Labour’s resource page says the Public Service Union was organized following a finding by the Moyne Royal Commission of 1939 that workers in St. Vincent were not properly represented and had no trade union.[4]

The government holiday schedule’s name, National Workers’ Day, links the observance to workers.[1]

What is documented about observance

The Statistical Office closes for the national holiday.[3]

This is a public holiday associated by name with workers, and at least some government offices close.[1][3]

Office closures and planning

The Statistical Office states that it closes for the national holiday. The Department of Labour’s published hours say the office is open Monday to Friday and closed on public holidays, so visitors should not plan to handle routine business there on Labour Day.[3][5]

Residents and visitors should check with the specific business or transport provider before making plans.[1][2][5]

Frequently asked questions

When is Labour Day in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

It is listed on 1 May. The government’s published schedule calls it National Workers’ Day, while the Statistical Office calls it Labour Day.[1][3]

Is Labour Day a public holiday?

Yes. The Office of the Prime Minister includes National Workers’ Day in its public holiday schedule, and the Consulate General lists it as an SVG holiday.[1][2]

Are government offices open?

The Statistical Office says it closes for the national holiday, and the Department of Labour says it closes on public holidays. Check other offices directly for their arrangements.[3][5]

Are shops and public transport operating?

Shops and transport operators set their own hours, so check with them before you travel.

Sources and references

Sources used for Labour Day in St. Vincent & Grenadines:

  1. Public Holidays- Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  2. Consulate General for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 2026- Consulate General for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  3. Labour Day- Statistical Office, Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  4. Resources- Department of Labour, Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  5. Contact- Department of Labour, Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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