Corpus Cristi
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Thursday june 8, 2023
Catholic : Commemorates the Last supper. Pope Urban IV ordered the observance of such a feast in 1264, and in the following century it became universal in the Western Church.
For six hundred years that feast was observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, but in 1970 the new Roman Missal, while retaining that day for some countries, provided that in others the feast be observed on the Sunday after Trinity.
Summer holiday (beginning)
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Thursday june 22, 2023
School holidays :
Carriacou Regatta
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Sunday july 30, 2023
Sports events : Lasts 8 days
https://www.caribbean-multihulls.com/caribbean-yachting/agenda/ 2023 edition confirmed
Emancipation Day
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Monday august 7, 2023
Secular holiday : Celebrating the abolition of slavery.
Carnival
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Monday august 14, 2023
Secular holiday : From dawn on Carnival Monday, the streets of Grenada's towns are filled with traditional masqueraders depicting Devils (Jab-Jabs) and social commentaries of the highlights of the past year (Ole Mas). Spectators and masqueraders dance to the sounds of steel bands and DJs playing the latest carnival melodies.
Carnival Tuesday
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Tuesday august 15, 2023
Secular holiday : Carnival celebrations come to an end on Carnival Tuesday with the parade of the bands. Masqueraders dance through the streets showcasing their brightly coloured costumes to the delight of the crowd with sounds of steel bands and DJs playing the latest carnival songs
Regional holiday
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Monday august 21, 2023
Secular holiday : in St George only http://www.grenadagrenadines.com/cal.html
Kirani James day
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Friday september 1, 2023
Culture : Kirani James won gold at the 2012 Olympics in London
Summer holiday (end)
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Tuesday september 5, 2023
School holidays :
Day of Mourning
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Thursday october 19, 2023
Secular holiday : To commemorate the 1983 killings of former prime minister Maurice Bishop and several members of his cabinet leading to the collapse of the left wing People’s Revolutionary Government (PRG) from 2023
Thanksgiving
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Wednesday october 25, 2023
Secular holiday : Relations with the United States were strained when Maurice Bishop took power in a bloodless coup and suspended the 1974 Constitution. Following another coup in which Bishop among others were executed, the United States invaded Grenada on October 25, 1983. They were accompanied by troups from Jamaica, Barbados, and other countries. The Constitution was reinstated, and elections were held the following year.
Christmas holiday (beginning)
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Friday december 8, 2023
School holidays :
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Christmas Day in Grenada is marked by religious celebrations and an increased generosity of spirit among the local population. Christmas traditions include the display of Nativity scenes, the decoration of Christmas trees and homes, Christmas parties with Santa Claus being the special guest at children's parties and the exchange of gifts during the festive season.
Boxing Day
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Tuesday december 26, 2023
Secular holiday : Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would traditionally receive gifts known as a Christmas box from their masters, employers or customers. Due to historical reasons, depending on the year, Boxing Day can be celebrated BEFORE Christmas