Calendars
Public holidays in Vanuatu 2026
15 public holidays; 11 fall on a working day. The weekend in Vanuatu is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Saturday | Father Lini Dayweekend |
| Thursday | Custom Chief's Day |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Easter Monday |
| Friday | Labour Day |
| Thursday | Ascension Day |
| Friday | Children's Day |
| Thursday | Independence Day |
| Saturday | Assumption Dayweekend |
| Monday | Constitution Day |
| Sunday | Unity Dayweekend |
| Monday | Unity Dayobserved |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Family Dayweekend |
Notes
Observed means the day off is moved, usually to the next Monday, because the holiday falls on a weekend.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in Vanuatu. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.