Public Holidays in Vanuatu
Vanuatu observes 17 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.
Upcoming holidays in Vanuatu
- Journée Mondiale des EnfantsFriday, July 24, 2026
- Independence DayThursday, July 30, 2026
- AssumptionSaturday, August 15, 2026
- Public HolidaySunday, August 16, 2026
- Constitution DayMonday, October 5, 2026
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
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Mémoire du père de l'indépendance Rév. Dr. W.H. Lini | Public |
| Feb 22 | Sunday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Mar 5 | Thursday | Fête des chefs coutumiers | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 24 | Friday | Journée Mondiale des Enfants | Public |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 16 | Sunday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Oct 5 | Monday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | Jour de l'Unité | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Fête de Famille | Public |
| Dec 27 | Sunday | Public Holiday | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026