Grenada National Day 2027

When

7 February 2027

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Where

Grenada

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About the event

Schools, churches, cultural groups and village events help build a national atmosphere before and after the day. The holiday blends official ceremonies with strong community celebration.

Grenada's holiday highlights spice culture, music and the island's strong village networks.

Why this day

Grenada celebrates Independence Day on 7 February, marking independence from the United Kingdom in 1974. The date is a key marker for the Spice Isle's modern statehood.

The holiday blends official ceremonies with strong community celebration. Schools, churches, cultural groups and village events help build a national atmosphere before and after the day.

Today St George's hosts parades and official events, while the island marks the day with flags, concerts, food fairs and national colours. Nutmeg, spice heritage and calypso are never far from the mood.

Timeline
  • 1974Independence from the United Kingdom
  • 1967Associated statehood
  • 1974First Independence Day
Key figures
same date every year7 February
Stay for the event

Check-in 6 Feb, check-out 8 Feb 2027 — 2 nights around 7 February 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • Celebratednationwide
  • CapitalSaint Georges
  • Time zoneAST (UTC-4)
Host country
  • Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar
  • Language: English
  • Driving: on the left
  • Capital: Saint Georges
  • Phone: +1473
  • Emergency: 911
  • Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs G
What to eat
Oil down

Breadfruit, salted meat, coconut milk and vegetables, the national dish

Callaloo soup

Leafy green soup with coconut and seasoning

Jerk chicken

Spiced grilled chicken common at outdoor events

Fried jacks

Fried dough served with fish or cheese

Cocoa tea bread

Local baking tied to cocoa culture

Nutmeg ice cream

A sweet nod to the Spice Isle

What to drink
Rum punch

Classic Caribbean party drink

Mauby

Traditional bark drink

Cocoa tea

Warm spiced cocoa drink

Culture & traditions
St George's parade

The capital hosts the main civic celebration

Nutmeg symbol

The spice appears on the flag and in food culture

Calypso and soca

Music links Independence with carnival traditions

National colours

Red, green and gold decorate schools, streets and homes

Coming years

Grenada National Day 2028

  • Monday 7 February 2028Next event date

Grenada National Day 2029

  • Wednesday 7 February 2029Event date

Grenada National Day 2030

  • Thursday 7 February 2030Event date