Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Reunion

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around Reunion'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 Reunion

Sunday 1 NovemberToussaint
Wednesday 11 NovemberArmistice 1918
Sunday 20 DecemberAbolition de l'esclavage (Fèt Kaf)
Friday 25 DecemberNoël
Friday 1 January 2027Jour de l'An
Monday 29 March 2027Lundi de Pâques
Saturday 1 May 2027Fête du Travail
Thursday 6 May 2027Jeudi de l'Ascension
Saturday 8 May 2027Victoire 1945
Monday 17 May 2027Lundi de Pentecôte
Wednesday 14 July 2027Fête Nationale
Sunday 15 August 2027Assomption

All 2026 holidays in Reunion

Thursday 1 JanuaryJour de l'An
Monday 6 AprilLundi de Pâques
Friday 1 MayFête du Travail
Friday 8 MayVictoire 1945
Thursday 14 MayJeudi de l'Ascension
Monday 25 MayLundi de Pentecôte
Tuesday 14 JulyFête Nationale
Saturday 15 AugustAssomption
Sunday 1 NovemberToussaint
Wednesday 11 NovemberArmistice 1918
Sunday 20 DecemberAbolition de l'esclavage (Fèt Kaf)
Friday 25 DecemberNoël

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Reunion

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Reunion?

Toussaint — Sunday 1 November.

How many public holidays does Reunion have?

Reunion has 12 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 Reunion?

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 Reunion 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 Reunion?

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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