: calendar for 2025
2025
1 Jan New Year's Day
16 Jan Election Day
21 Feb Father Lini Day
5 Mar Custom Chiefs' Day
18 Apr Good Friday
21 Apr Easter Monday
1 May International Workers' Day
29 May Ascension Day
24 Jul Children's Day
30 Jul Independence Day
15 Aug Assumption
5 Oct Constitution Day
29 Nov Unity Day
25 Dec Christmas Day
26 Dec Family Day
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Jan 1, Wed
New Year's Day
Niu Yia Dei
A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year
New Year's Day

Jan 16, Thu
Election Day
The day is designated for national or local elections in Vanuatu, allowing citizens to vote for their representatives.

Feb 21, Fri
Father Lini Day
The day honors Walter Lini (1942–1999), Vanuatu’s first Prime Minister and a key figure in the country’s independence movement.

Mar 5, Wed
Custom Chiefs' Day
Custom Chiefs’ Day
The day honors traditional leaders in Vanuatu and their role in preserving local customs and maintaining community leadership.

Apr 18, Fri
Good Friday
The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday
Good Friday

Apr 21, Mon
Easter Monday
A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Monday
Easter Monday

May 1, Thu
International Workers' Day
Labour Day
A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers'_Day
International Workers' Day

May 29, Thu
Ascension Day
Ascension
This holiday commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_the_Ascension
Ascension Day

Jul 24, Thu
Children's Day
Children’s Day
A day dedicated to celebrating and promoting the well-being and rights of children.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Day

Jul 30, Wed
Independence Day
The day marks Vanuatu’s independence from joint British and French colonial administration on July 30, 1980.

Aug 15, Fri
Assumption
Assomption
The Assumption is important to many Christians as the Virgin Mary's heavenly birthday (the day that Mary was received into Heaven).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_of_Mary

Oct 5, Sun
Constitution Day
The day commemorates the enactment of Vanuatu’s Constitution on July 30, 1980, the day the country gained independence from joint British and French rule.

Nov 29, Sat
Unity Day
The day in Vanuatu is observed to strengthen social harmony and solidarity among its diverse communities.

Dec 25, Thu
Christmas Day
Christmas
Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas
Christmas Day

Dec 26, Fri
Family Day
A public holiday dedicated to the importance of family life. While its origins and dates vary by country, the day encourages people to spend time with their loved ones and reflect on family values.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Day
Family Day