Public holidays
Turks & Caicos: 15 public holiday dates in 2026 (15 days off) and 16 in 2027 (16 days off), with 249 working days in 2026 and 249 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 9 March 2026 | 2026-W11 | Commonwealth Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | 2026-W15 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| Monday 25 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | JAGS McCartney Day | Yes |
| Monday 8 June 2026 | 2026-W24 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Saturday 1 August 2026 | 2026-W31 | Emancipation Day | Yes |
| Monday 3 August 2026 | 2026-W32 | Emancipation Day | Yes |
| Sunday 30 August 2026 | 2026-W35 | National Day of Thanksgiving | Yes |
| Monday 31 August 2026 | 2026-W36 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 2026-W39 | National Youth Day | Yes |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | National Heritage Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | 2026-W53 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Monday 8 March 2027 | 2027-W10 | Commonwealth Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | 2027-W13 | Easter Monday | Yes |
| Monday 31 May 2027 | 2027-W22 | JAGS McCartney Day | Yes |
| Monday 14 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | King's Birthday | Yes |
| Sunday 1 August 2027 | 2027-W30 | Emancipation Day | Yes |
| Monday 2 August 2027 | 2027-W31 | Emancipation Day | Yes |
| Sunday 29 August 2027 | 2027-W34 | National Day of Thanksgiving | Yes |
| Monday 30 August 2027 | 2027-W35 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Friday 24 September 2027 | 2027-W38 | National Youth Day | Yes |
| Monday 11 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | National Heritage Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Sunday 26 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Monday 27 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 28 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | Boxing Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 | Monday 29 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| JAGS McCartney Day | Monday 25 May 2026 | Monday 31 May 2027 | +6 days |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 | Monday 14 June 2027 | +6 days |
| Commonwealth Day | Monday 9 March 2026 | Monday 8 March 2027 | −1 day |
| National Day of Thanksgiving | Sunday 30 August 2026 | Sunday 29 August 2027 | −1 day |
| Constitution Day | Monday 31 August 2026 | Monday 30 August 2027 | −1 day |
| National Youth Day | Friday 25 September 2026 | Friday 24 September 2027 | −1 day |
| National Heritage Day | Monday 12 October 2026 | Monday 11 October 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| April | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| June | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| September | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| December | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Q1 | 62 | 60 | −2 |
| Q2 | 61 | 63 | +2 |
| Q3 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Q4 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Year | 249 | 249 | 0 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations, held on the second Monday in March. It is a public holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands, although it is not celebrated as a public holiday in most Commonwealth countries.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.
The last Monday in May honours James Alexander George Smith McCartney, known as "Jags" McCartney, the first Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands, who held the position from 1976 until his death in a plane crash in 1980.
At work: Welcome to mention with respect. A day off.
The official birthday of the King, a holiday in places where King Charles III is head of state. It is celebrated on a chosen official day, usually around late May or June, not on his actual birthday of 14 November. The Falkland Islands keep 14 November itself. Most such places release a Birthday Honours list at this time.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off, often a Monday, so a long weekend. The date differs by place, so check the calendar.
Marks the end of slavery for people of African descent. In many former British Caribbean territories it commemorates the British Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which came into force on 1 August 1834, with full emancipation reached in 1838 after an apprenticeship period. Some places keep 1 August and others the first Monday of August. Celebrations include parades, cultural performances, vigils and readings of the emancipation proclamation.
At work: Fine to mention with respect: it is both a celebration of freedom and a remembrance of slavery. A day off where it is a holiday; the card shows the date.
The last Monday in August is Constitution Day, a public holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
The last Friday in September is National Youth Day, a public holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
The second Monday in October is National Heritage Day, a public holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.
At work: Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.
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