Public Holidays in Fiji
Statutory public holidays in Fiji, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Fiji at a glance
Fiji’s public holidays mark Fiji Day in October and Independence Day in October, alongside Christian, Hindu and Muslim dates.
Because the country is religiously diverse, Diwali, Eid and Christmas are all national holidays, and dates move each year.
Fiji public holidays 2026
Fiji has 13 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Easter Saturday | Apr 4Sat | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Girmit Day | May 11Mon | National |
| Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day | May 29Fri | National |
| Prophet Mohammed's Birthday (estimated) | Aug 25Tue | National |
| Fiji Day | Oct 10Sat | National |
| Diwali (estimated) | Nov 8Sun | National |
| Diwali (observed, estimated) | Nov 9Mon | Substitute |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26Sat | National |
Showing 12 of 13 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Fiji
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Fiji.
Suva
A capital of colonial buildings, a market and a busy harbour on Viti Levu.
Nadi
A town beside the international airport, the gateway to the islands.
Lautoka
A sugar city on the west coast with a port and a mill skyline.
Nausori
A town on the Rewa river with markets and a sugar heritage.
Savusavu
A hot-springs town on a bay, a base for diving and yachting.
Top attractions in Fiji
The places that draw most visitors to Fiji.
Coral Coast & Mamanucas
A chain of coral islands of lagoons, reefs and beach resorts.
Yasawa Islands
A volcanic island chain of blue lagoons, manta rays and cave systems.
Levuka Historical Port Town
The first colonial capital, a wooden port town of a single main street.
Garden of the Sleeping Giant
A valley garden of orchids and tropical planting near Nadi.
Bouma National Heritage Park
A rainforest park of waterfalls and walking trails on Taveuni.
Great Astrolabe Reef
A barrier reef of soft coral and shark dives off Kadavu.
Festivals, food and getting around Fiji
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year
Falls on Jan 1
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 21
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Holy Saturday
Falls on Apr 4
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Easter Monday
Falls on Apr 6
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June Solstice
Falls on Jun 21
Food & drink
Getting around
Ferries, seaplanes and small planes link the islands; buses run the coastal roads of the two main islands.
Travelling around Fiji’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Fiji tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Fiji's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Fiji public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Fiji have?
Fiji has 13 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Fiji is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Fiji's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Fiji typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Fiji?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Fiji?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Fiji
School term dates in Fiji
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.