Public holidays in Vanuatu, 2028
17 public holidays, 13 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Vanuatu drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 21 February | Mémoire du père de l'indépendance Rév. Dr. W.H. Lini | Monday |
| 22 February | Public Holiday | Tuesday |
| 5 March | Fête des chefs coutumiers | Sunday |
| 14 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 17 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Monday |
| 25 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 24 July | Journée Mondiale des Enfants | Monday |
| 30 July | Independence Day | Sunday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Tuesday |
| 16 August | Public Holiday | Wednesday |
| 5 October | Constitution Day | Thursday |
| 29 October | Jour de l'Unité | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Monday |
| 26 December | Fête de Famille | Tuesday |
| 27 December | Public Holiday | Wednesday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Vanuatu have in 2028?
17 nationwide public holidays, 13 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Vanuatu?
New Year's Day, on Saturday 1 January 2028.
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.