Public holidays · Oceania · 2027
Vanuatu Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Vanuatu
Vanuatu has 14 national public holidays in 2027. 8 of them fall on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #59
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
5
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays
Vanuatu public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day Next | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Father Walter Lini Day | Father Walter Lini Day | Public holiday |
| Custom Chief's Day | Custom Chief's Day | Public holiday | |
| Good Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Labour Day | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Ascension Day | Ascension Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Children's Day | Children's Day | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Assumption Day | Assumption Day | Public holiday |
| Constitution Day | Constitution Day | Public holiday | |
| National Unity Day | National Unity Day | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Family Day | Family Day | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Vanuatu holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
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- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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Long weekends in Vanuatu 2027
5 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan
No leave needed
3days
Fri 5 Mar – Sun 7 Mar
No leave needed
4days
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
No leave needed
4days
Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May
Take off Fri 7 May
3days
Fri 30 Jul – Sun 1 Aug
No leave needed
4days
Sat 2 Oct – Tue 5 Oct
Take off Mon 4 Oct
3days
Sat 27 Nov – Mon 29 Nov
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Vanuatu
How many public holidays does Vanuatu have in 2027?
14 national public holidays. That ranks Vanuatu #59 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in Vanuatu in 2027?
5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 7 May) for 4 days in a row from 6 May.
Which Vanuatu public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Father Walter Lini Day (Sun 21 Feb), Labour Day (Sat 1 May), Children's Day (Sat 24 Jul), Assumption Day (Sun 15 Aug), Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec) and Family Day (Sun 26 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Vanuatu?
March, with 3 national holidays: Custom Chief's Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday.