Vanuatu has a total of 21 holidays in 2023. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Sunday, January 1, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for New Year's Day
Monday, January 2, 2023 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Father Lini Day
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Father Lini Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Custom Chief's Day
Sunday, March 5, 2023 Custom Chief's Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Day off for Custom Chief's Day
Monday, March 6, 2023 Custom Chief's Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2023 March Equinox in Vanuatu (Port Vila)
Good Friday
Friday, April 7, 2023 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 10, 2023 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day / May Day
Monday, May 1, 2023 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 18, 2023 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 June Solstice in Vanuatu (Port Vila)
Children's Day
Monday, July 24, 2023 Children's Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Independence Day
Sunday, July 30, 2023 Independence Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Day off for Independence Day
Monday, July 31, 2023 Independence Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Assumption of Mary
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
September Equinox
Saturday, September 23, 2023 September Equinox in Vanuatu (Port Vila)
Constitution Day
Thursday, October 5, 2023 Constitution Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
Unity Day
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Unity Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
December Solstice
Friday, December 22, 2023 December Solstice in Vanuatu (Port Vila)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2023 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Family Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Family Day is a public holiday in Vanuatu
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