The general public is asked to take note, that the public holidays of Monday July 6th and Tuesday July 7th, 2020 have been rescheduled. The days that were expected to host the Carnival Monday and Tuesday activities have been shifted as a result of the cancellation of this years Carnival festival due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Her Excellency Dame Susan Dougan, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Dr Hon Ralph Gonsalves, has now declared Monday August 3rd and Tuesday August 4th, 2020 as public holidays in the State of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The change stemming from this declaration is expected be valid for this year 2020 only, and should revert to the normal July Carnival Monday and Tuesday in 2021. Vincentians at home and in the Diaspora are asked to take note of these changes.
Please note that the public holidays on Monday August 3rd and Tuesday August 4th are not Carnival holidays.
June 30 2020