Public Holidays in Vanuatu 2026
15 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Vanuatu's Prime Minister's Office publishes the national holiday calendar and distinguishes national holidays from provincial days.
Vanuatu Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Father Lini Day |
| Mar 5 | Thursday | Chiefs Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| Jul 24 | Friday | Children's Day |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Oct 5 | Monday | Constitution Day |
| Nov 29 | Sunday | National Unity Day |
| Nov 30 | Monday | National Unity DayObserved |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Family Day |
2027 fixed and Christian movable dates follow the established national framework.
National vs Provincial Holidays 2026
The national calendar includes Father Lini Day, Chiefs Day, Children's Day, Independence Day and Constitution Day. Provincial days are excluded from this page.
Holiday Rules in Vanuatu
The main table follows the national calendar only.
Vanuatu Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 30 July.
- Father Lini Day is 21 February.
- Chiefs Day is 5 March.
- Provincial holidays are separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the 2026 dates official?
Yes, the Prime Minister's Office publishes them.
When is Independence Day?
30 July.
Are provincial days included?
No.
What is Family Day?
26 December is observed as Family Day.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 public-holiday calendar.
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 used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.