St. Lucia Calendar

Holidays Observed

New Years Day January 1st and 2nd
Carnival Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday
Easter early April
Independence Day February 22
Labor Day May 1
Whit Monday in early May
Corpus Christi mid-May
Emancipation Day First Monday in August
Thanksgiving October 5
International Creole Day October 28
St. Lucia Day December 13
Christmas Day December 25
Boxing Day December 26

Festivals & Events

Festival of La Rose

The festival of La Rose is held on August 30. This festival's dancing, feasting and ceremony are presided over by a "king and queen and other royal dignitaries" who are members of La Rose Flower Society.

Aqua Action & Southern Caribbean Match Racing Championship

Major sailing events include Aqua Action (late May/early June) and the annual Southern Caribbean Match Racing Championship.

The Fishermen's Feast

The Fishermen's Feast, in late June, honors St. Peter and St. Paul, the patron saints of fishermen. Even the boats are decorated with flowers for the Blessing of the Fleet.

St. Lucia Jazz Festival

St. Lucia hosts the Annual Jazz Festival showcasing international artists at multiple venues over four days each May.  

St. Lucia Carnival

In mid July there are two street jump up days but there are a host of activities leading up to these 2 days.

International Billfish Tournament

International Billfish Tournament. Persons come from all around the region to partake in this tournament.

St. Lucia Guide

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• St. Lucia Golf
• St. Lucia Sports
• St. Lucia Night Life
• St. Lucia Restaurants
• St. Lucia Must See
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• St. Lucia Transportation
• St. Lucia Climate
• St. Lucia Travel Tips