New Caledonia Public Holidays 2026

January

Fri1

New Year's Day

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

March

Fri26

Good Friday

Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.

Observance

Sun28

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.

Observance

Mon29

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

Labor Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Sat1

Labor Day / May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

Public Holiday

Fri8

Victory Day

Victory Day is a public holiday in New Caledonia

Public Holiday

Thu14

Ascension Day

Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

Public Holiday

Sun24

Pentecost Sunday

Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.

Observance

Mon25

Pentecost Monday

Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.

Public Holiday

July

Tue14

French National Day

French National Day is a public holiday in New Caledonia

Public Holiday

August

Sat15

Assumption of Mary

The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.

Public Holiday

September

Thu24

New Caledonia Day

New Caledonia Day is a public holiday in New Caledonia

Public Holiday

November

Sun1

All Saints' Day

Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.

Public Holiday

Wed11

Armistice Day

Armistice Day is a public holiday in New Caledonia

Public Holiday

December

Fri25

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

Thu31

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.

Observance