Vanuatu has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Mémoire du père de l'indépendance Rév. Dr. W.H. Lini | Public |
| Feb 22 | Sunday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Mar 5 | Thursday | Fête des chefs coutumiers | 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 | Journée Mondiale des Enfants | Public |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 16 | Sunday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Oct 5 | Monday | Constitution Day | Public |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | Jour de l'Unité | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Fête de Famille | Public |
| Dec 27 | Sunday | Public Holiday | Public |
Vanuatu has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Jour de l'Unité on Thursday, October 29, 2026.