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2026 Vanuatu Holidays

See public holidays in Vanuatu for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

12

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

2 holidays

This Month

2

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Children's Day

23 days away

About Vanuatu holidays in 2026

In 2026, Vanuatu observes a variety of public holidays, blending national celebrations with religious and cultural observances. The year begins with New Year's Day, followed by Father Lini Day, which commemorates a significant figure in the nation's history. March includes Custom Chiefs' Day, highlighting traditional leadership, and the March Equinox. The Easter period brings Good Friday and Easter Monday. May features Labor Day and Ascension Day, while the June Solstice marks the shortest day of the year. The latter half of the year includes Children's Day, Independence Day, and Assumption of Mary.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 21, 2026SaturdayFather Lini Day
March 5, 2026ThursdayCustom Chiefs' Day
March 21, 2026SaturdayMarch Equinox
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 24, 2026FridayChildren's Day
July 30, 2026ThursdayIndependence Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of Mary

Planning around Vanuatu holidays in 2026

  • Vanuatu's holidays are observed nationwide.
  • Note the clustering of holidays in spring and early autumn.
  • The calendar includes both secular and religious observances.
  • Check the selected year for any potential changes to holiday dates.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Vanuatu's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration of observances in the first half of the year, particularly in March, April, and May. This period includes a mix of cultural, religious, and labor-related holidays.

The latter half of the year sees a more dispersed pattern, with fewer holidays occurring between June and August. The calendar remains quiet through the final quarter, with no public holidays observed from September through December.

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