Vanuatu records 14 holidays in 2026. 14 are nationwide public holidays and 0 apply only in certain regions. Father Walter Lini Day (21 Feb 2026), Assumption Day (15 Aug 2026), National Unity Day (29 Nov 2026) and 1 other fall on a weekend in 2026, so they hand back no extra day off. New Year's Day (1 Jan 2026), Custom Chief's Day (5 Mar 2026), Ascension Day (14 May 2026) and 1 other sit on a Tuesday or Thursday: book the Fridays and each becomes a four-day break. The busiest month is Apr, with 2 of them. The longest run without one is 71 days, between 14 May 2026 and 24 Jul 2026. The next is National Unity Day on 29 Nov 2026.
New Year's Day
Nationwide
Father Walter Lini Day
Nationwide
Custom Chief's Day
Nationwide
Good Friday
Nationwide
Easter Monday
Nationwide
Labour Day
Nationwide
Ascension Day
Nationwide
Children's Day
Nationwide
Independence Day
Nationwide
Assumption Day
Nationwide
Constitution Day
Nationwide
National Unity Day
Nationwide
Christmas Day
Nationwide
Family Day
Nationwide
● Public most things closed · ● Bank banks only · ● Regional some areas · ● School term dates
Planning leave? See working days in Vanuatu for 2026.