Public Holidays in Kiribati in 2026
Upcoming Holidays in Kiribati
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Kiribati Holiday
- Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
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: Women's Day (in lieu)
- The UN has declared March 8th to be a day to celebrate, recognise and remember women
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Easter Monday
- Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
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: National Health Day
- A day to encourage citizens to have an active and healthy lifestyle
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: Labour Day
- This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
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: Police National Day
- This is a day to pause and recognise the contributions of the Kiribati Police Service to the nation.
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: Gospel Day
- A multi-denominational Christian holiday involving combined church services
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: Kiribati National Day (in lieu)
- Commemorates Kiribati gaining independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1979.
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: National Culture and Senior Citizens Day (in lieu)
- A day to honour and celebrate the role of senior citizens in Kiribati
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: Kiribati Special Day Holiday
- Commemorates Kiribati gaining independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1979.
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: Kiribati Youth Day
- A day to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst the younger generation in Kiribati
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: Education Day
- A public holiday celebrated on World Teacher's Day, which was established in 1994
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: International Human Rights Day (in lieu)
- Marks the UN's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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: Boxing Day (in lieu)
- The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
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: Kiribati Holiday
- Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
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: Kiribati Holiday
- Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
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: Kiribati Holiday
- The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
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