Public Holidays in Vanuatu 2026
Official public holidays, local names and observed dates.
This page lists public holidays in Vanuatu for 2026. Holiday dates are useful for travel planning, payroll calendars, school schedules and market closures. Data is loaded server-side and cached so the holiday list is available in the HTML for search engines.
Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Father Walter Lini Day | Father Walter Lini Day | Public |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Custom Chief's Day | Custom Chief's Day | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Children's Day | Children's Day | Public |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Constitution Day | Constitution Day | Public |
| Nov 29, 2026 | National Unity Day | National Unity Day | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Family Day | Family Day | Public |