Independence Day2026 · Date · History
Grenada government and diplomatic sources identify February 7 as the annual Independence Day public holiday, while the Grenada Constitution Order 1973 came into operation on 7 February 1974 and provides the legal statehood anchor.
About Independence Day
Grenada Independence Day is observed on February 7. Government and diplomatic material identifies February 7 as the annual public holiday celebrating Grenada’s independence.
The date commemorates the constitutional transition to independence on February 7, 1974.
Why Independence Day matters
February 7 is Grenada’s national independence anniversary.
The 1973 constitutional order establishing the legal transition to independence is kept separate from the unresolved question of which instrument first created the recurring annual public holiday.
History of Independence Day
The Grenada Constitution Order 1973 was made on December 19, 1973 and came into operation on February 7, 1974.
Grenada government material identifies February 7, 1974 as the country’s Independence Day date.
The Government’s 2025 holiday calendar lists Friday, February 7 as Independence Day and the 51st anniversary of Grenada’s independence.
Grenada’s official embassy material states that the anniversary is celebrated each year on February 7 and is a public holiday.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
8 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Grenada Independence Day
How to Observe Independence Day
Read Grenada government and constitutional records about the 1974 transition to independence.
Use current government holiday calendars for present-day public-holiday treatment.
Explore national archives, museums or educational materials about Grenada’s constitutional development.
Keep the legal independence instrument separate from the unresolved origin of the recurring annual holiday when discussing provenance.
Independence Day Facts
The recurring calendar date for Grenada Independence Day is February 7.
The Grenada Constitution Order 1973 came into operation on February 7, 1974.
Grenada’s government identifies February 7, 1974 as the national Independence Day date.
The Government’s 2025 calendar lists February 7 as Independence Day and a public holiday.
Official embassy material states that Grenadians celebrate the independence anniversary each year on February 7.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Government of Grenada — Public Holidays 2025 (opens in a new tab)
National Government Holiday Calendar
Grenada Embassy / Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Public Holidays and Events (opens in a new tab)
National Diplomatic Public Holiday Guidance
UK Legislation — Grenada Constitution Order 1973 (opens in a new tab)
State Constitutional Instrument
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Independence Day?
7 February The documented recurrence rule is: 7 February.
Does Independence Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Independence Day an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as Grenada / February 7 independence anniversary and public holiday. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Independence Day?
The documented basis is: Grenada government and diplomatic sources identify February 7 as the annual Independence Day public holiday, while the Grenada Constitution Order 1973 came into operation on 7 February 1974 and provides the legal statehood anchor.. Supporting evidence includes Government of Grenada — Public Holidays 2025. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Independence Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Grenada. Its fuller verified scope is: Grenada / February 7 independence anniversary and public holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-01.
When is Grenada Independence Day?
It is observed on February 7.
What year does the day commemorate?
It commemorates Grenada’s independence in 1974.
What legal instrument came into operation on February 7, 1974?
The Grenada Constitution Order 1973 came into operation on that date and brought the new Constitution into effect.
Is February 7 a public holiday in Grenada?
Yes. Government and official embassy materials identify Independence Day on February 7 as a public holiday.
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