Public Holidays in Tonga 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Tonga's 2026 calendar includes the regular public holidays plus one-off Government Public Holidays on 12 March for the Queen Salote College centenary and 26 June for the Christianity bicentennial.
Tonga Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 12 | Thursday | Queen Salote College Centenary Public Holiday Government |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | ANZAC Day |
| Jun 8 | Monday | Emancipation Day Observed |
| Jun 26 | Friday | Special Public Holiday for Christianity Bicentennial Government |
| Jul 4 | Saturday | King Tupou VI's Birthday |
| Sep 17 | Thursday | Crown Prince's Birthday |
| Nov 2 | Monday | Constitutional Day Observed |
| Dec 7 | Monday | King George Tupou I Coronation Anniversary Observed |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
* 2027 observed dates are calculated from Tonga's statutory rule and should be confirmed against the annual government notice.
Special Monday Observation Rule 2026
Emancipation Day, Constitutional Day and the Coronation Anniversary can move to a nearby Monday depending on the weekday of the underlying date.
Holiday Rules in Tonga
The 2026 observed dates are official. 2027 observed dates are calculated from the statutory rule and should be checked against the next government notice.
Tonga Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Constitutional Day is anchored to 4 November.
- Emancipation Day is anchored to 4 June.
- The King's Birthday is 4 July.
- Tonga uses a special Monday-shifting rule for three holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Constitutional Day observed on 2 November in 2026?
The statutory rule moves a Wednesday holiday to the Monday before.
Why is the Coronation Anniversary observed on 7 December 2026?
4 December falls on Friday, so the law moves it to the following Monday.
Are 2027 observed dates final?
They are calculated from the law but should be checked against the annual government notice.
When is the King's Birthday?
4 July.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Prime Minister's Office annual 2026 public-holiday calendar.
Prime Minister's Office declaration of Thursday 12 March 2026 as a one-off Government Public Holiday.