Public holidays

Tuvalu: public holidays 2026 and 2027

Tuvalu: 12 public holiday dates in 2026 (12 days off) and 14 in 2027 (14 days off), with 251 working days in 2026 and 251 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.

2026

DateISO weekHolidayDay off
Thursday 1 January 20262026-W01New Year's DayYes
Friday 3 April 20262026-W14Good FridayYes
Monday 6 April 20262026-W15Easter MondayYes
Monday 11 May 20262026-W20Gospel DayYes
Saturday 13 June 20262026-W24King's BirthdayYes
Monday 3 August 20262026-W32National Youth DayYes
Thursday 1 October 20262026-W40Tuvalu DayYes
Friday 2 October 20262026-W40Tuvalu DayYes
Monday 12 October 20262026-W42National Children's DayYes
Friday 25 December 20262026-W52Christmas DayYes
Saturday 26 December 20262026-W52Boxing DayYes
Monday 28 December 20262026-W53Boxing DayYes

2027

DateISO weekHolidayDay off
Friday 1 January 20272026-W53New Year's DayYes
Friday 26 March 20272027-W12Good FridayYes
Monday 29 March 20272027-W13Easter MondayYes
Monday 10 May 20272027-W19Gospel DayYes
Saturday 12 June 20272027-W23King's BirthdayYes
Monday 2 August 20272027-W31National Youth DayYes
Friday 1 October 20272027-W39Tuvalu DayYes
Saturday 2 October 20272027-W39Tuvalu DayYes
Monday 4 October 20272027-W40Tuvalu DayYes
Monday 11 October 20272027-W41National Children's DayYes
Saturday 25 December 20272027-W51Christmas DayYes
Sunday 26 December 20272027-W51Boxing DayYes
Monday 27 December 20272027-W52Christmas DayYes
Tuesday 28 December 20272027-W52Boxing DayYes

Dates that move between 2026 and 2027

Holiday20262027Shift
Good FridayFriday 3 April 2026Friday 26 March 2027−8 days, changes month
Easter MondayMonday 6 April 2026Monday 29 March 2027−8 days, changes month
Gospel DayMonday 11 May 2026Monday 10 May 2027−1 day
King's BirthdaySaturday 13 June 2026Saturday 12 June 2027−1 day
National Youth DayMonday 3 August 2026Monday 2 August 2027−1 day
National Children's DayMonday 12 October 2026Monday 11 October 2027−1 day

A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.

Working days

Month20262027Change
January2120−1
February20200
March2221−1
April2022+2
May20200
June22220
July2322−1
August2021+1
September22220
October1918−1
November2122+1
December21210
Q16361−2
Q26264+2
Q365650
Q461610
Year2512510

Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.

What each day is

New Year's Day

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.

Good Friday

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.

Easter Monday

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.

Gospel Day

The second Monday in May is Gospel Day (Te Aso o te Tala Lei) in Tuvalu.

At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.

King's Birthday

The official birthday of the King, a holiday in places where King Charles III is head of state. It is celebrated on a chosen official day, usually around late May or June, not on his actual birthday of 14 November. The Falkland Islands keep 14 November itself. Most such places release a Birthday Honours list at this time.

At work: Fine to mention. A day off, often a Monday, so a long weekend. The date differs by place, so check the calendar.

Tuvalu Day

1 October is Tuvalu Day, and the public holiday continues on 2 October.

At work: Very welcome to mention. Two days off.

National Children's Day

The first Monday in August is National Children's Day (Aso Tamaliki) in Tuvalu.

At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.

Christmas Day

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.

Boxing Day

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.

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