As part of the Government of Grenada’s Cost of Living Assistance Programme, Cabinet introduced 2 VAT-Free Shopping Days per month across August, September, and October.
Schedule & Dates
August 2026: Friday, 28 August & Saturday, 29 August 2026
September 2026: Dates to be confirmed by the Ministry of Finance / Inland Revenue Division.
October 2026: Dates to be confirmed by the Ministry of Finance / Inland Revenue Division.
Eligible Items
During these VAT-free periods, participating businesses will sell qualifying goods as zero-rated supplies (0% VAT). Covered categories include:
Groceries and essential food items
School supplies, books, and uniforms/clothing
Household goods, appliances, and electronics
Hardware items and building supplies
Key Things to Know
Participating Merchants: Only approved, VAT-registered, and tax-compliant businesses are permitted to offer zero-rated sales. The Inland Revenue Division (IRD) publishes an official preliminary list of participating businesses prior to each tax-free period which can be viewed on Finance Grenada.
Applies to retail stores across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.
Source Finance Grenada
Source Finance Grenada
Source Finance Grenada
Source Finance Grenada
Source Finance Grenada
