Holidays in Vanuatu in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Vanuatu in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Vanuatu.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Vanuatu
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Father Lini Day Vanuatu
February 21 2026, Saturday
National
Custom Chief's Day Vanuatu
March 5 2026, Thursday
National
March Equinox Vanuatu
March 21 2026, Saturday
Seasonal
Good Friday Vanuatu
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Easter Monday Vanuatu
April 6 2026, Monday
National
Labor Day / May Day Vanuatu
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Ascension Day Vanuatu
May 14 2026, Thursday
National
June Solstice Vanuatu
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Children's Day Vanuatu
July 24 2026, Friday
National
Independence Day Vanuatu
July 30 2026, Thursday
National
Assumption of Mary Vanuatu
August 15 2026, Saturday
National
September Equinox Vanuatu
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Constitution Day Vanuatu
October 5 2026, Monday
National
Unity Day Vanuatu
November 29 2026, Sunday
National
Unity Day Vanuatu
November 30 2026, Monday
National
December Solstice Vanuatu
December 22 2026, Tuesday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Vanuatu
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Family Day Vanuatu
December 26 2026, Saturday
National