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2026 Tonga Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Tonga for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

18

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

5 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Birthday of His Majesty King Tupou VI

3 days away

About Tonga holidays in 2026

Tonga observes a variety of public holidays in 2026, celebrating national events, religious observances, and royal milestones. The year begins with New Year's Day and includes significant religious holidays such as Good Friday and Easter Monday in April. The latter half of the year features several important national days, including Emancipation Day, the Birthday of His Majesty King Tupou VI, and Constitution Day. The year concludes with a cluster of holidays in December, including the Anniversary of the Coronation of King Tupou I and the Christmas season.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
March 21, 2026SaturdayMarch Equinox
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 25, 2026SaturdayANZAC Day
June 4, 2026ThursdayEmancipation Day
June 8, 2026MondayDay off for Emancipation Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 4, 2026SaturdayBirthday of His Majesty King Tupou VI
September 17, 2026ThursdayBirthday of Crown Prince Tupouto'a-'Ulukalala
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
November 2, 2026MondayConstitution Day Holiday
November 4, 2026WednesdayConstitution Day
December 4, 2026FridayAnniversary of the Coronation of King Tupou I
December 7, 2026MondayHoliday for Anniversary of the Coronation of King Tupou I
December 22, 2026TuesdayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day

Planning around Tonga holidays in 2026

  • Observe that several holidays in 2026 have a corresponding "day off" observed on a nearby date.
  • Note that some holidays, such as the March and September Equinoxes and June and December Solstices, are astronomical events and may not be widely observed as public holidays.
  • Be aware of the holiday clusters in April, June, and December, which may affect business operations.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Tonga's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the second quarter, particularly in April, driven by Easter and ANZAC Day. June also presents a cluster of holidays, including Emancipation Day and its associated day off.

The latter part of the year sees a more dispersed pattern until November and December, which feature multiple holidays. December is the most active month, with five holidays including Christmas and Boxing Day, as well as royal commemorations.

The calendar includes several days that are observed as holidays due to their proximity to a main event, such as days off for Emancipation Day and the Anniversary of the Coronation of King Tupou I.

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