Reunion Public Holidays 2026

January

Fri1

New Year

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

Public Holiday

March

Mon29

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

Labour Day

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

Public Holiday

Fri8

WWII Victory Day

WWII Victory Day is a public holiday in Réunion (French)

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

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 Réunion (French)

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

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 Réunion (French)

Public Holiday

December

Sun20

Abolition of Slavery

Abolition of Slavery is a public holiday in Réunion (French)

Public Holiday

Fri25

Christmas Day

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

Public Holiday