Vanuatu public holidays 2026
National public holidays in Vanuatu. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | Father Lini Day |
| March 5, 2026 | Thursday | Custom Chief's Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 24, 2026 | Friday | Children's Day |
| July 30, 2026 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | Constitution Day |
| November 29, 2026 | Sunday | Unity Day |
| November 30, 2026 | Monday | Unity Day (observed) |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Family Day |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| February 21, 2027 | Sunday | Father Lini Day |
| February 22, 2027 | Monday | Father Lini Day (observed) |
| March 5, 2027 | Friday | Custom Chief's Day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 6, 2027 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| July 24, 2027 | Saturday | Children's Day |
| July 30, 2027 | Friday | Independence Day |
| August 15, 2027 | Sunday | Assumption Day |
| August 16, 2027 | Monday | Assumption Day (observed) |
| October 5, 2027 | Tuesday | Constitution Day |
| November 29, 2027 | Monday | Unity Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Family Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Family Day (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does Vanuatu have in 2026?
15 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for Vanuatu?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next Vanuatu holiday?
Unity Day on Sunday, November 29, 2026.
How do I check Vanuatu business days in code?
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