Public Holidays in Tuvalu 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Tuvalu's calendar combines Christian observances, Commonwealth traditions and the two-day Tuvalu Day independence celebration.
Tuvalu Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 9 | Monday | Commonwealth Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 11 | Monday | Gospel Day |
| Jun 13 | Saturday | King's Birthday |
| Aug 3 | Monday | National Children's Day |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Tuvalu Day |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Tuvalu Day Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing DayObserved |
* 2027 King's Birthday and observed dates should be checked against the final annual calendar.
Tuvalu Day 2026
Tuvalu Day is observed on 1 and 2 October. Gospel Day and National Children's Day are also distinctive national holidays.
Holiday Rules in Tuvalu
Some weekday-based and royal dates should be checked against the final annual calendar.
Tuvalu Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Tuvalu Day spans 1 and 2 October.
- Commonwealth Day is a public holiday.
- Gospel Day is in May.
- Tuvalu remains on UTC+12.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Tuvalu Day?
1 and 2 October.
Is Commonwealth Day a public holiday?
Yes.
Why is the 2027 King's Birthday provisional?
The annual calendar should confirm the exact observed date.
Does Tuvalu use daylight saving time?
No.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Diplomatic institutional calendar in Funafuti used to corroborate major Tuvalu 2026 public holidays and observed closures; Tuvalu law and later government declarations take precedence.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check where present. Later official declarations take precedence.