Vanuatu public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Vanuatu): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 50 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 17
- On a weekend
- 6
- Long weekends
- 5
Vanuatu public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 21 | Saturday | Mémoire du père de l'indépendance Rév. Dr. W.H. Lini |
| February 22 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| March 5 | Thursday | Fête des chefs coutumiers |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 24 | Friday | Journée Mondiale des Enfants |
| July 30 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption |
| August 16 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| October 5 | Monday | Constitution Day |
| October 29 | Thursday | Jour de l'Unité |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Fête de Famille |
| December 27 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- March 5 – March 84 days off · if you take Friday March 6 off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- July 24 – July 263 days off
- July 30 – August 24 days off · if you take Friday July 31 off
- October 3 – October 53 days off
- October 29 – November 14 days off · if you take Friday October 30 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Vanuatu have in 2026?
Vanuatu has 17 public holidays in 2026; 6 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Vanuatu?
Next public holiday (Vanuatu): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 50 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Vanuatu has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 5 more if you take one bridge day off.