Culture and Customs of Turks and Caicos

Arts, crafts and architecture

Arts

Crafts

Architecture

Museums

Customs and traditions

Local traditions

Etiquette

Dress and behavior

Sensitive or taboo topics

Languages

English is the official language of the territory. However, as is often the case in the Caribbean, a local creole, similar to that of Bahamas, is also widely spoken in everyday life by the population. Spanish (Cuba and the "DR" are nearby), as well as Haitian Creole spoken by the minority from that country living in the archipelago, are also present.

Glossary

A few local words or expressions useful to know when traveling:

Festivals and holidays

Major events and public holidays

January 1: New Year's Day.

March: Commonwealth Day.

March-April: Good Friday.

March-April: Easter Monday.

May: National Heroes Day.

June: Queen's Birthday.

August: Emancipation Day.

September: Youth Day.

October: Human Rights Day.

November: Thanksgiving.

December 25: Christmas.

December 26: Boxing Day.