Public holidays in Vanuatu 2027
Vanuatu has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendFather Walter Lini Day
Sunday
On the weekendCustom Chief's Day
Friday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendLabour Day
Saturday
On the weekendAscension Day
Thursday
Children's Day
Saturday
On the weekendIndependence Day
Friday
Long weekendAssumption Day
Sunday
On the weekendConstitution Day
Tuesday
National Unity Day
Monday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendFamily Day
Sunday
On the weekend
Working days off
8
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 14
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 6
- Long weekends
- 6
Vanuatu public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Vanuatu’s 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 8 fall on a working day and 6 on the weekend. 6 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Vanuatu have in 2027?
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Vanuatu has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Vanuatu in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Vanuatu fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Father Walter Lini Day (February 21), Labour Day (May 1), Children's Day (July 24), Assumption Day (August 15), Christmas Day (December 25) and Family Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Vanuatu’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Vanuatu in 2027?
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6 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Custom Chief's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Independence Day and National Unity Day.