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Public holidays in Vanuatu in 2026
Vanuatu has 17 public holidays in 2026. 6 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. December has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in Vanuatu
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 21 February 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Mémoire du père de l'indépendance Rév. Dr. W.H. Lini |
| 22 February 2026 | Sundayweekend | Public Holiday |
| 5 March 2026 | Thursday | Fête des chefs coutumiers |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| 24 July 2026 | Friday | Journée Mondiale des Enfants |
| 30 July 2026 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Assumption |
| 16 August 2026 | Sundayweekend | Public Holiday |
| 5 October 2026 | Monday | Constitution Day |
| 29 October 2026 | Thursday | Jour de l'Unité |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Fête de Famille |
| 27 December 2026 | Sundayweekend | Public Holiday |
Long weekends in Vanuatu in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Good Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayJournée Mondiale des Enfants: Fri 24 JulyConstitution Day: Mon 5 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Mémoire du père de l'indépendance Rév. Dr. W.H. Lini: Saturday 21 February 2026Public Holiday: Sunday 22 February 2026Assumption: Saturday 15 August 2026Public Holiday: Sunday 16 August 2026Fête de Famille: Saturday 26 December 2026Public Holiday: Sunday 27 December 2026