Public Holidays in Vanuatu
Every public holiday in Vanuatu for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
National Unity Day · Sunday, November 29, 2026
Vanuatu public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Father Walter Lini Day | Public |
| Mar 5 | Thursday | Custom Chief's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 24 | Friday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 5 | Monday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Nov 29 | Sunday | National Unity Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Family Day | Public |
Vanuatu public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 21 | Sunday | Father Walter Lini Day | Public |
| Mar 5 | Friday | Custom Chief's Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 24 | Saturday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jul 30 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 5 | Tuesday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Nov 29 | Monday | National Unity Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Family Day | Public |
Vanuatu public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 21 | Monday | Father Walter Lini Day | Public |
| Mar 5 | Sunday | Custom Chief's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jul 24 | Monday | Children's Day | Public |
| Jul 30 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Tuesday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 5 | Thursday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Nov 29 | Wednesday | National Unity Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Family Day | Public |
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About holidays in Vanuatu
This page lists Vanuatu's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has 14 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Vanuatu?
National Unity Day on Sunday, November 29, 2026 — 33 days away.
Are all holidays in Vanuatu nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.