Holiday calendar

Public holidays in Tuvalu

dates, names and what's closed

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Tuvalu'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 Tuvalu

Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Kilisimasi
Saturday 26 DecemberSt. Stephen's Day · Boxing Day
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Tausaga Fou
Monday 8 March 2027Commonwealth Day
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday
Monday 10 May 2027Gospel Day · Te Aso o te Tala Lei
Monday 10 May 2027King's Official Birthday
Monday 2 August 2027National Children's Day · Aso Tamaliki
Friday 1 October 2027Tuvalu Day
Saturday 2 October 2027Tuvalu Day Holiday

All 2026 holidays in Tuvalu

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day · Tausaga Fou
Monday 9 MarchCommonwealth Day
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday
Monday 6 AprilEaster Monday
Monday 11 MayGospel Day · Te Aso o te Tala Lei
Monday 11 MayKing's Official Birthday
Monday 3 AugustNational Children's Day · Aso Tamaliki
Thursday 1 OctoberTuvalu Day
Friday 2 OctoberTuvalu Day Holiday
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Kilisimasi
Saturday 26 DecemberSt. Stephen's Day · Boxing Day

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for Tuvalu

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Tuvalu?

Christmas Day — Friday 25 December.

How many public holidays does Tuvalu have?

Tuvalu has 11 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 Tuvalu?

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 Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu?

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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