Vanuatu Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Election Day
Election Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
February
March
Custom Chiefs' Day
Custom Chiefs' Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Day off for Custom Chiefs' Day
Custom Chiefs' Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Referendum Day
Referendum Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
July
Children's Day
Children's Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Day off for Children's Day
Children's Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Independence Day Anniversary
Independence Day Anniversary is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Day off for Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
August
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.
Day off for 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.