Public holidays in Vanuatu, 2026
17 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Vanuatu drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 21 February | Mémoire du père de l'indépendance Rév. Dr. W.H. Lini | Saturday |
| 22 February | Public Holiday | Sunday |
| 5 March | Fête des chefs coutumiers | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 14 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 24 July | Journée Mondiale des Enfants | Friday |
| 30 July | Independence Day | Thursday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 16 August | Public Holiday | Sunday |
| 5 October | Constitution Day | Monday |
| 29 October | Jour de l'Unité | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Fête de Famille | Saturday |
| 27 December | Public Holiday | Sunday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Vanuatu have in 2026?
17 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Vanuatu?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 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.