World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Vanuatu, 2026
Holiday dates15vs 2025: +0
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank67 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Father Lini Day |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Thu | Custom Chief's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labour Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Fri | Children's Day |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Thu | Independence Day |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Assumption Day |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Mon | Constitution Day |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Unity Day |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Mon | Unity Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Family Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | Labour Day |
| Jul 24, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026 | 3 days | Children's Day |
| Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026 | 3 days | Constitution Day |
| Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | 3 days | Unity Day・Unity Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Family Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Unity Day (observed)
- − Constitution 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.