Public Holidays in Nauru 2026
24 listed holiday/non-working dates in 2026
Nauru has a distinctive national calendar with several holidays tied to independence, phosphate history and national identity.
Nauru Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 31 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Day following Independence Day |
| Feb 2 | Monday | Independence Day Observed |
| Feb 3 | Tuesday | Day following Independence Day Observed |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Special Public Service Holiday One-off |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | International Women's Day Observed |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 7 | Tuesday | Easter Tuesday |
| May 17 | Sunday | Constitution Day |
| May 18 | Monday | Constitution Day Observed |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Eigigu Day |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Remembrance Day |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | RONPHOS Handover |
| Jul 25 | Saturday | International Day for Judicial Well-Being |
| Jul 27 | Monday | International Day for Judicial Well-Being Observed |
| Aug 19 | Wednesday | Ibumin Earoeni Day |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Angam Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Day following Christmas |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Day following Christmas Observed |
* Nauru's 2027 annual Gazette has not yet been used here. These dates apply the statutory pattern and must be checked against the final 2027 Gazette.
Independence and National Identity 2026
The official 2026 Gazette lists the year's public-service holidays and explains the weekend substitution rules. It also includes International Day for Judicial Well-Being on 25 July and Ibumin Earoeni Day on 19 August.
Holiday Rules in Nauru
Observed-day arrangements can be unusually generous and are set through annual government calendars. One-off special holidays should not be assumed to recur.
Nauru Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 31 January.
- Angam Day is 26 October.
- Nauru observes Easter Tuesday.
- 2026 includes a one-off Special Holiday on 2 March.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there several Independence holiday days in 2026?
The published 2026 calendar lists 31 January through 3 February as Independence-related holiday and observed days.
What is Angam Day?
It is a uniquely Nauruan national holiday celebrating population survival and continuity.
Why is 2 March only in 2026?
It was declared as a one-off special public-service holiday for 2 March 2026 in honour of former President Ludwig Scotty; it is not an annual recurring holiday.
Why are 2027 observed dates provisional?
The exact annual observed-day schedule requires the final Nauru government calendar.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official declaration of Monday 2 March 2026 as a special public-service holiday in honour of former President Ludwig Scotty.