| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-31 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-02-01 | Day following Independence Day | National |
| 2026-02-02 | Independence Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-02-03 | Day following Independence Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-03-08 | International Women's Day | National |
| 2026-03-09 | International Women's Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2026-04-07 | Easter Tuesday | National |
| 2026-05-17 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2026-05-18 | Constitution Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-07-01 | RONPHOS Handover | National |
| 2026-08-19 | Ibumin Earoeni Day | National |
| 2026-09-25 | Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day | National |
| 2026-10-26 | Angam Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2026-12-26 | Day following Christmas | National |
| 2026-12-28 | Day following Christmas (observed) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does Nauru have in 2026?
Nauru has 19 public holidays in 2026: 14 national holidays, 5 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 28 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in June, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Nauru's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Nauru 2026
Nauru's public holidays create 7 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 31 January - Tue 3 February: Independence Day (4-day weekend, Saturday 31 January to Tuesday 3 February).
- Sat 7 - Mon 9 March: International Women's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 7 March to Monday 9 March).
- Fri 3 - Tue 7 April: Good Friday (5-day weekend, Friday 3 April to Tuesday 7 April).
- Sat 16 - Mon 18 May: Constitution Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 16 May to Monday 18 May).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 September: Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 September to Sunday 27 September).
- Sat 24 - Mon 26 October: Angam Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 24 October to Monday 26 October).
- Fri 25 - Mon 28 December: Christmas Day (4-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Monday 28 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Nauru 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
- 2 February 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Independence Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 3 February 2026 (Tuesday) - given as the day off for Day following Independence Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 9 March 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for International Women's Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 18 May 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Constitution Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 28 December 2026 (Monday) - given as the day off for Day following Christmas (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Oceania for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Nauru: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Nauru in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Nauru.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Nauru (2026)
Our Nauru public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Independence Day (observed)
When Independence Day falls at a weekend, many countries transfer the public holiday to the nearest weekday so that workers do not lose a day off. The substituted date is labelled as observed. The holiday itself commemorates the anniversary of a nation's independence or sovereignty, and is typically marked with flag raising ceremonies, parades and speeches by national leaders.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calls attention to gender equality. It grew out of labour movement campaigns in the early twentieth century and was adopted by the United Nations in 1975. In a number of countries, especially in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa, it is an official public holiday, and flowers are traditionally given to women.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.