World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Vanuatu, 2028
Holiday dates16vs 2027: -1
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays13not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank47 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day |
| Feb 21, 2028 | Mon | Father Lini Day |
| Mar 5, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Custom Chief's Day |
| Mar 6, 2028 | Mon | Custom Chief's Day (observed) |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 17, 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2028 | Mon | Labour Day |
| May 25, 2028 | Thu | Ascension Day |
| Jul 24, 2028 | Mon | Children's Day |
| Jul 30, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Jul 31, 2028 | Mon | Independence Day (observed) |
| Aug 15, 2028 | Tue | Assumption Day |
| Oct 5, 2028 | Thu | Constitution Day |
| Nov 29, 2028 | Wed | Unity Day |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2028 | Tue | Family Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2028 – Feb 21, 2028 | 3 days | Father Lini Day |
| Mar 4, 2028 – Mar 6, 2028 | 3 days | Custom Chief's Day・Custom Chief's Day (observed) |
| Apr 14, 2028 – Apr 17, 2028 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| Apr 29, 2028 – May 1, 2028 | 3 days | Labour Day |
| Jul 22, 2028 – Jul 24, 2028 | 3 days | Children's Day |
| Jul 29, 2028 – Jul 31, 2028 | 3 days | Independence Day・Independence Day (observed) |
| Dec 23, 2028 – Dec 26, 2028 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Family Day |
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + Custom Chief's Day (observed)
- + Independence Day (observed)
- − Assumption Day (observed)
- − Family Day (observed)
- − Father Lini Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
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.