Holidays & Time

New Caledonia Public Holidays 2026

New Caledonia observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.

2026 at a glance

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January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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All holidays in 2026

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1ThursdayJour de l'anPublic
Apr 6MondayEaster MondayPublic
May 1FridayLabour DayPublic
May 8FridayVictory DayPublic
May 14ThursdayAscension DayPublic
May 24SundayPentecostObservance
May 25MondayWhit MondayPublic
May 31SundayMother's DayObservance
Jul 14TuesdayBastille DayPublic
Aug 15SaturdayAssumptionPublic
Sep 24ThursdayNew Caledonia DayPublic
Nov 1SundayAll Saints' DayPublic
Nov 11WednesdayArmistice DayPublic
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayPublic

Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026

About public holidays in New Caledonia

Public holidays in New Caledonia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does New Caledonia have in 2026?
New Caledonia has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
What is the next public holiday in New Caledonia?
The next public holiday in New Caledonia is Assumption on August 15, 2026.
Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in New Caledonia?
On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in New Caledonia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.

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