Public holidays in New Caledonia, 2026
12 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for New Caledonia drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Jour de l'an | Thursday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 8 May | Victory Day | Friday |
| 14 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 25 May | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 14 July | Bastille Day | Tuesday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 24 September | New Caledonia Day | Thursday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 11 November | Armistice Day | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does New Caledonia have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in New Caledonia?
Armistice Day, on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.