World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Kiribati, 2026
Holiday dates17vs 2025: +2
On weekdays12not on the weekend
On the weekend5weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank40 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | International Women's Day |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mon | International Women's Day (observed) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | National Health Day |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Mon | National Health Day (observed) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Gospel Day |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | National Day - Independence Anniversary |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Mon | National Day - Independence Anniversary (observed) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Wed | National Day (in honor of Unimwane) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Thu | National Day (in honor of Unaine) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Wed | Youth Day |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Wed | Human Rights and Peace Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 – Mar 9, 2026 | 3 days | International Women's Day・International Women's Day (observed) |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 20, 2026 | 3 days | National Health Day・National Health Day (observed) |
| Jul 11, 2026 – Jul 13, 2026 | 3 days | Gospel Day・National Day - Independence Anniversary・National Day - Independence Anniversary (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Boxing Day (observed)
- + Easter Monday
- + National Health Day (observed)
- − Easter Monday; National Health Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.