Public Holidays in Solomon Islands 2026
10 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Solomon Islands has a compact national calendar with Christian holidays, Independence Day and a national thanksgiving holiday after Christmas.
Solomon Islands Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Jun 12 | Friday | King's Birthday |
| Jul 7 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | National Day of Thanksgiving |
| Dec 28 | Monday | National Day of Thanksgiving Observed |
* 2027 King's Birthday and observed dates are provisional pending the annual government calendar.
Independence and Thanksgiving 2026
Independence Day is 7 July. The day after Christmas is observed as the National Day of Thanksgiving.
Holiday Rules in Solomon Islands
The King's Birthday and observed weekend days should be checked against each annual government calendar.
Solomon Islands Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 7 July.
- Holy Saturday is a public holiday.
- King's Birthday is observed in June.
- Driving is on the left.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Independence Day?
7 July.
Is Holy Saturday a public holiday?
Yes.
What is observed on 26 December?
National Day of Thanksgiving.
Why is the 2027 King's Birthday provisional?
Its annual date should be confirmed by government notice.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Gazette listing for the 2026 national and provincial holiday notice.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.