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Public holidays in Kiribati

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Kiribati
Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Kiribati's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Kiribati

  • Thursday 10 DecemberHuman Rights and Peace Day
  • Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
  • Saturday 26 DecemberSt. Stephen's Day · Boxing Day
  • Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
  • Monday 8 March 2027International Women's Day
  • Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
  • Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday
  • Wednesday 7 April 2027Health Day
  • Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day
  • Sunday 20 June 2027Police Day
  • Saturday 10 July 2027Gospel Day
  • Sunday 11 July 2027National Culture and Senior Citizens Day
  • Monday 12 July 2027National Day
  • Tuesday 13 July 2027Special Day
  • Friday 6 August 2027National Youth Day · National Youth Dayy
  • Tuesday 5 October 2027World Teachers' Day
All 2026 holidays in Kiribati
If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Kiribati

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Kiribati?
Human Rights and Peace Day — Thursday 10 December.
How many public holidays does Kiribati have?
Kiribati has 16 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.
What's closed on public holidays in Kiribati?
Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.
Is it worth visiting Kiribati during a holiday?
It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.
Are shops open on Sundays in Kiribati?
Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.
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