{"country":"Kiribati","code":"ki","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/ki.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/ki","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-08","name":"International Women's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and civic","about":"Celebrated on 8 March, it commemorates women's fight for equality and the women's rights movement, and gives focus to gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. It grew out of labour movements in Europe and North America in the early 20th century, and is a public holiday in the countries listed.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. In several countries it is a day off; the card shows the official days off.","what_to_say":"Happy International Women's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-09","name":"International Women's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and civic","about":"Celebrated on 8 March, it commemorates women's fight for equality and the women's rights movement, and gives focus to gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. It grew out of labour movements in Europe and North America in the early 20th century, and is a public holiday in the countries listed.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. In several countries it is a day off; the card shows the official days off.","what_to_say":"Happy International Women's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-04-03","name":"Good Friday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.","at_work":"Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid \"Happy Good Friday\". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2026-04-06","name":"Easter Monday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.","what_to_say":"Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2026-04-19","name":"National Health Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, health","about":"National Health Day is a public holiday in April in Kiribati.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-04-20","name":"National Health Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, health","about":"National Health Day is a public holiday in April in Kiribati.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-11","name":"Gospel Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian), national","about":"Gospel Day is the first of three holidays around Kiribati's National Day, flanked by Gospel Day and National Culture and Senior Citizens Day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Gospel Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-12","name":"National Day - Independence Anniversary","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"12 July marks Kiribati's independence from the United Kingdom on 12 July 1979. It is the main holiday of a three-day break flanked by Gospel Day and National Culture and Senior Citizens Day. The specific dates depend on the day of the week on which 12 July falls.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-07-13","name":"National Day - Independence Anniversary","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"12 July marks Kiribati's independence from the United Kingdom on 12 July 1979. It is the main holiday of a three-day break flanked by Gospel Day and National Culture and Senior Citizens Day. The specific dates depend on the day of the week on which 12 July falls.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-07-15","name":"National Day (in honor of Unimwane)","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-07-16","name":"National Day (in honor of Unaine)","day_off":true},{"date":"2026-08-05","name":"Youth Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"The first Friday in August is Kiribati's National Youth Day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Youth Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-09","name":"Human Rights and Peace Day","day_off":true,"kind":"International, civic","about":"10 December is Human Rights and Peace Day, a public holiday in Kiribati.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Human Rights Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2026-12-26","name":"Boxing Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-28","name":"Boxing Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-08","name":"International Women's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural and civic","about":"Celebrated on 8 March, it commemorates women's fight for equality and the women's rights movement, and gives focus to gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. It grew out of labour movements in Europe and North America in the early 20th century, and is a public holiday in the countries listed.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. In several countries it is a day off; the card shows the official days off.","what_to_say":"Happy International Women's Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-26","name":"Good Friday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian)","about":"A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.","at_work":"Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid \"Happy Good Friday\". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the Easter weekend!","usual":{"days":"1 day, part of a long weekend","note":"Easter Monday is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries, so many people have a four-day weekend."}},{"date":"2027-03-29","name":"Easter Monday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast of the Christian year. Families go to church and share a festive meal, and in many places Easter eggs are decorated and broken together as a symbol of the empty tomb. Easter is a moveable feast, with its date set by a lunisolar calendar. Easter Monday, the day after, is a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Colleagues may be away for the whole long weekend.","what_to_say":"Happy Easter! Enjoy the long weekend.","usual":{"days":"3–4 days (the Easter weekend)","note":"Good Friday to Easter Monday in many countries."}},{"date":"2027-04-19","name":"National Health Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic, health","about":"National Health Day is a public holiday in April in Kiribati.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-11","name":"Gospel Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian), national","about":"Gospel Day is the first of three holidays around Kiribati's National Day, flanked by Gospel Day and National Culture and Senior Citizens Day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Gospel Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-07-12","name":"National Day - Independence Anniversary","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"12 July marks Kiribati's independence from the United Kingdom on 12 July 1979. It is the main holiday of a three-day break flanked by Gospel Day and National Culture and Senior Citizens Day. The specific dates depend on the day of the week on which 12 July falls.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Expect a long break and quiet offices.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2027-07-15","name":"National Day (in honor of Unimwane)","day_off":true},{"date":"2027-07-16","name":"National Day (in honor of Unaine)","day_off":true},{"date":"2027-08-05","name":"Youth Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"The first Friday in August is Kiribati's National Youth Day.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Youth Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-12-09","name":"Human Rights and Peace Day","day_off":true,"kind":"International, civic","about":"10 December is Human Rights and Peace Day, a public holiday in Kiribati.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Human Rights Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-12-25","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2027-12-26","name":"Boxing Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-12-27","name":"Christmas Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.","at_work":"Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2027-12-28","name":"Boxing Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Christian) and cultural","about":"Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December, the day after Christmas. It was once a day to donate gifts to those in need and has become part of the Christmas festivities. It originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth nations. It is usually concurrent with Saint Stephen's Day, which in parts of Europe is the second day of Christmas.","at_work":"Fine to mention. It is part of the Christmas break.","what_to_say":"I hope you're having a lovely break!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}}],"moved_between_years":[{"name":"Good Friday","from":"2026-04-03","to":"2027-03-26","from_iso_week":"2026-W14","to_iso_week":"2027-W12","calendar_days":-8,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":true},{"name":"Easter Monday","from":"2026-04-06","to":"2027-03-29","from_iso_week":"2026-W15","to_iso_week":"2027-W13","calendar_days":-8,"direction":"earlier","month_changed":true}],"working_days":{"2026":{"total":249,"months":{"January":21,"February":20,"March":21,"April":19,"May":21,"June":22,"July":20,"August":20,"September":22,"October":22,"November":21,"December":20},"quarters":{"Q1":62,"Q2":62,"Q3":62,"Q4":63}},"2027":{"total":249,"months":{"January":20,"February":20,"March":20,"April":21,"May":21,"June":22,"July":19,"August":21,"September":22,"October":21,"November":22,"December":20},"quarters":{"Q1":60,"Q2":64,"Q3":62,"Q4":63}}},"source":"TimeBento","built_on":"2026-11-04"}