Whit Monday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Whit Monday is a national holiday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, listed in the country’s official holiday information and recognized by its tourism ministry as a Christian holy day.[1][2] It follows Pentecost and is observed on a Monday, 50 days after Easter according to the SVG Consulate General’s holiday schedule.[3]
Public holiday status and timing
The government’s public-holiday list includes Whit Monday, and the tourism ministry identifies it as one of the Christian holy days observed as national holidays in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.[1][2] The consulate’s schedule labels Whit Monday an SVG holiday and distinguishes it from a separate local bank holiday that can fall on the same Monday.[3]
The holiday moves each year with Easter. The consulate describes it as 50 days after Easter, while the government’s published holiday calendar places it on a Monday.[1][3]
Christian meaning
Whit Monday is the day after Pentecost, also called Whitsunday. In Christian tradition, Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ disciples; the government’s tourism ministry includes Whit Monday among the country’s Christian national holidays.[2]
Christianity is the dominant religion in the country, with Anglican, Catholic, Methodist, Evangelical and Pentecostal denominations among the main denominations.[2]
Local observance and practical effects
The government’s annual-festivals page lists Whit Monday as a public holiday in the country’s yearly calendar. It lists Vincy Mas separately.[4]
The Statistical Office says its office is closed for the national holiday.[5] The Department of Labour’s industrial-workers brochure says industrial workers who work on a public holiday are paid double time.[6] That rule applies to industrial workers.
Visitors should check with the office, business or transport provider they plan to use on Whit Monday, especially if they need a service that day.[1][5]
Frequently asked questions
Is Whit Monday a public holiday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
When does Whit Monday fall?
It is the Monday after Pentecost. The SVG Consulate General’s schedule describes it as 50 days after Easter; the date therefore changes from year to year.[3]
Are offices, banks and shops closed?
The Statistical Office says its office is closed for the holiday. Check with the specific bank or shop before you go.[5]
Do industrial workers receive extra pay if they work?
The Department of Labour brochure says industrial workers are paid double time for work on a public holiday. It does not establish that the rule applies to every type of worker.[6]
Sources and references
Sources used for Whit Monday in St. Vincent & Grenadines:
- Public Holidays 2026- Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- SVG Facts- Ministry of Tourism, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Consulate General for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - 2026: Public and Bank Holidays & Days of Closure- Consulate General for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Annual Festivals- Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Whit Monday- Statistical Office, Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Industrial Workers- Department of Labour, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines