Holiday Details
- Holiday Name
- Easter Monday
- Country
- Saint Lucia
- Date
- April 6, 2026
- Day of Week
- Monday
- Status
- 94 days away
- About this Holiday
- Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Saint Lucia • April 6, 2026 • Monday
Also known as: Easter Monday
Lendi Pak nan Sent Lisi se pa sèlman yon jou konje nan kalandriye a; li se yon ekstansyon lajwa ki soti nan rezirèksyon Jezikri, yon moman kote zile a respire yon lè fre apre solanite Karèm ak Vandredi Sen. Nan bèl pèl sa a ki nan Karayib la, Lendi Pak reprezante yon pon ant devosyon relijye pwofon ak bèlte natirèl san parèy zile a genyen. Se yon jou kote klòch legliz yo kontinye sonnen nan kè moun yo, men fwa sa a, son an melanje ak bri lanmè a ak ri timoun k ap kouri sou sab la.
Sa ki fè jou sa a espesyal nan Sent Lisi se fason pèp la konbine tradisyon espirityèl yo ak yon sans kominotè solid. Apre yo fin pase karant jou nan penitans ak jèn, epi apre yo fin selebre viktwa lavi sou lanmò nan Dimanch Pak, Lendi a vin sèvi kòm yon jounen detant total. Se yon tan pou renouvèlman, non sèlman nan nanm nan, men tou nan lyen sosyal ki ini fanmi yo ak vwazinaj yo. Nan chak kwen zile a, soti nan lari Castries rive nan mòn vèt Pitons yo nan Soufrière, gen yon atmosfè lapè ak selebrasyon ki difisil pou jwenn nan lòt moman nan ane a.
Pandan n ap pwoche bò kote sezon prentan an, tout moun sou zile a kòmanse prepare yo pou wikenn long sa a. Pou yon peyi ki gen yon majorite Katolik, siyifikasyon relijye a rete poto mitan tout aktivite yo, men bò kote sa a, gen yon kilti vivan ki manifeste nan manje, mizik, ak rasanbleman bò lanmè. Lendi Pak se jou pafè pou wè vrè nanm Sent Lisi a: yon pèp ki gen lafwa, ki renmen lanati, epi ki konnen valè pase tan ak moun yo renmen.
Pou ane k ap vini an, Lendi Pak ap tonbe nan dat sa yo:
Jou: Monday Dat: April 6, 2026
Istwa Lendi Pak nan Sent Lisi mare ak istwa kolonyal zile a ak fòmasyon idantite relijye li. Kòm yon zile ki te pase ant men Franse ak Anglè pandan plizyè fwa (yo rele l souvan "Helen nan West Indies"), Sent Lisi te eritye yon gwo tradisyon Katolik Women ki soti nan enfliyans franse a, ansanm ak estrikti legal ak jou konje piblik ki soti nan sistèm Britanik la.
Nan pèspektiv kretyen an, Lendi Pak se premye jou nan "Oktav Pak la", yon peryòd uit jou kote legliz la kontinye selebre rezirèksyon an ak menm entansite ak Dimanch la. Istorikman, nan anpil pati nan mond lan, se te yon tan kote moun ki te fèk batize yo te mete rad blan yo pou yo patisipe nan sèvis espesyal. Nan Sent Lisi, tradisyon sa a te evolye pou l vin yon jou kote kominote a rasanble apre yo fin pase yon semèn sen ki te plen ak refleksyon ak tristès (sitou pandan Vandredi Sen).
Siyifikasyon an ale pi lwen pase seremoni yo. Li senbolize viktwa limyè sou fènwa. Apre yo fin komemore krisifiksyon Kris la, Lendi a se prèv ke lavi kontinye e ke gen espwa. Pou pèp Sent Lisi a, ki te konnen anpil defi pandan listwa yo, mesaj rezirèksyon ak renouvèlman sa a gen yon eko pwofon nan lavi chak jou yo.
Selebrasyon Lendi Pak nan Sent Lisi se yon melanj enteresan ant aktivite relijye ak lwazi popilè. Men kèk nan fason prensipal moun yo pase jounen an:
Si ou planifye pou vizite Sent Lisi pandan Lendi Pak an 2026, gen kèk bagay enpòtan pou w konnen pou w ka pwofite eksperyans lan:
Lendi Pak jwe yon ròl enpòtan nan kenbe jwenti sosyal nan Sent Lisi. Nan yon mond kote lavi a ap vin pi rapid ak moun yo ap vin pi okipe, jou sa a fòse tout moun fè yon poz. Li se yon rapèl sou enpòtans "lakay".
Pou timoun yo, se yon tan kote yo kreye souvni ak kouzen yo ak zanmi yo. Pou granmoun yo, se yon chans pou yo dekonekte ak estrès travay la epi rekonekte ak rasin yo. Gen yon sans de egalite nan Lendi Pak; sou plaj la, tout moun se menm bagay, rich oswa pòv, tout moun ap jwi menm solèy la ak menm lanmè a.
Anplis de sa, se yon moman kote dyaspora Sent Lisyen an (moun k ap viv aletranje tankou nan UK, USA, oswa Kanada) souvan chwazi pou yo tounen vizite zile a. Sa fè Lendi Pak vin yon tan pou reyinyon fanmi ki te separe pa distans pandan mwa oswa ane.
Wi, Lendi Pak se yon jou konje piblik ofisyèl nan tout peyi Sent Lisi. Li reglemante pa lwa sou jou konje piblik zile a. Sa vle di ke lalwa garanti travayè yo yon jou repo peye, oswa si yo dwe travay (tankou nan sèvis esansyèl oswa nan kèk pati nan endistri touris la), yo anjeneral resevwa yon konpansasyon espesyal oswa yon lòt jou repo an echanj.
Lefèt ke se yon jou konje ki fè pati yon "wikenn long" (ki kòmanse depi Vandredi Sen) fè li trè presye. Pifò moun itilize kat jou sa yo pou yo fè ti vwayaj nan lòt pati nan zile a, pou yo fè reparasyon nan kay yo, oswa tou senpleman pou yo repoze nèt ale anvan yo reprann travay nan madi.
An rezime, Lendi Pak April 6, 2026 nan Sent Lisi pral yon jounen ki chaje ak siyifikasyon. Se yon moman kote zile a montre pi bèl figi l: yon kote ki gen lapè, lajwa, ak yon lanmou pwofon pou lavi. Kit ou se yon lokal k ap prepare pikinik ou, oswa yon vizitè k ap dekouvri zile a pou premye fwa, Lendi Pak ap ofri w yon chans pou w wè vrè Lespri Sent Lisi a nan tout bèlte l.
Se pou jou sa a nan ane 2026 pote renouvèlman pou tout moun, epi se pou nou pwofite chak segond nan 93 jou k ap vini yo pou nou prepare kè nou pou bèl selebrasyon sa a. Pak se pa sèlman yon dat nan kalandriye a, se yon eta daprè, se yon selebrasyon lavi ki pap janm fini.
Common questions about Easter Monday in Saint Lucia
In Saint Lucia, Easter Monday will be observed on Monday, April 6, 2026. As of today, January 1, 2026, there are exactly 93 days remaining until this celebration. This holiday always falls on the day immediately following Easter Sunday, marking the conclusion of the Holy Week festivities and providing a long weekend for the entire nation to enjoy.
Yes, Easter Monday is a major national public holiday in Saint Lucia. On this day, the general population is given a day off from work. You can expect all government offices, banks, schools, and the majority of private businesses and retail stores to be closed. However, some establishments specifically catering to the tourism industry, such as resorts and certain beach facilities, typically remain open to serve visitors.
Easter Monday serves as an extension of the Easter Sunday celebration, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion. In Saint Lucia, a country with a strong Catholic heritage, this day marks the end of the solemn Lenten season and the fasting period. It is a time for joy and reflection on the themes of renewal and salvation that are central to the Christian faith.
The day is primarily focused on family and community relaxation. Many locals head to the island's beautiful beaches for large picnics and barbecues. It is common to see families gathered at popular spots for outdoor games and social interaction. While some may attend church services in the morning, the rest of the day is generally spent in a festive yet low-key atmosphere, enjoying the natural beauty of the island with loved ones.
Visitors should plan ahead as public transportation is very limited on Easter Monday. Minibuses, which are the primary mode of transport for locals, run less frequently. If you are planning to visit scenic locations like Rodney Bay or Anse Chastanet, it is highly recommended to rent a car or book private tours in advance. Most commercial services will be unavailable, so ensure you have all necessary supplies before the holiday begins.
While Easter Monday does not feature large-scale parades or commercial festivals, the tradition lies in the 'long weekend' culture. Residents often treat the four-day period from Good Friday to Easter Monday as a time for homecoming and domestic travel. The custom of sharing traditional meals and visiting elderly relatives is very common, emphasizing the island's deep-rooted values of family unity and hospitality.
The weather in Saint Lucia during April is generally ideal for the outdoor activities associated with Easter Monday. Temperatures usually range between 27°C and 30°C (80-86°F). While it is mostly warm and sunny, perfect for swimming and beach picnics, occasional tropical showers can occur. It is advisable to bring sunscreen and perhaps a light waterproof jacket if you are planning to spend the entire day outdoors.
Tourists are more than welcome to join the festive atmosphere. If you are invited to a local family barbecue or a community beach event, it is considered polite to bring a small contribution like a drink or a snack. If you choose to attend a church service, modest attire is required. Generally, the best way to participate is to embrace the slow pace of the day, respect the environment at the beaches, and enjoy the friendly, communal spirit of the Saint Lucian people.
Easter Monday dates in Saint Lucia from 2010 to 2025
| Year | Day of Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | April 21, 2025 |
| 2024 | Monday | April 1, 2024 |
| 2023 | Monday | April 10, 2023 |
| 2022 | Monday | April 18, 2022 |
| 2021 | Monday | April 5, 2021 |
| 2020 | Monday | April 13, 2020 |
| 2019 | Monday | April 22, 2019 |
| 2018 | Monday | April 2, 2018 |
| 2017 | Monday | April 17, 2017 |
| 2016 | Monday | March 28, 2016 |
| 2015 | Monday | April 6, 2015 |
| 2014 | Monday | April 21, 2014 |
| 2013 | Monday | April 1, 2013 |
| 2012 | Monday | April 9, 2012 |
| 2011 | Monday | April 25, 2011 |
| 2010 | Monday | April 5, 2010 |
Note: Holiday dates may vary. Some holidays follow lunar calendars or have different observance dates. Purple indicates weekends.