| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-01-31 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-02-01 | Day following Independence Day | National |
| 2025-02-03 | Day following Independence Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-03-08 | International Women's Day | National |
| 2025-03-10 | International Women's Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday | National |
| 2025-04-21 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2025-04-22 | Easter Tuesday | National |
| 2025-05-17 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2025-05-19 | Constitution Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-07-01 | RONPHOS Handover | National |
| 2025-08-19 | Ibumin Earoeni Day | National |
| 2025-09-25 | Sir Hammer DeRoburt Day | National |
| 2025-10-26 | Angam Day | National |
| 2025-10-27 | Angam Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2025-12-26 | Day following Christmas | National |
How many public holidays does Nauru have in 2025?
Nauru has 18 public holidays in 2025: 14 national holidays, 4 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 26 December 2025, 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 2025
Nauru's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 31 January - Mon 3 February: Independence Day (4-day weekend, Friday 31 January to Monday 3 February).
- Sat 8 - Mon 10 March: International Women's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 8 March to Monday 10 March).
- Fri 18 - Tue 22 April: Good Friday (5-day weekend, Friday 18 April to Tuesday 22 April).
- Sat 17 - Mon 19 May: Constitution Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 17 May to Monday 19 May).
- Sat 25 - Mon 27 October: Angam Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 25 October to Monday 27 October).
- Thu 25 - Sun 28 December: Christmas Day (4-day weekend, Thursday 25 December to Sunday 28 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Nauru 2025
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.
- 3 February 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Day following Independence Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 10 March 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for International Women's Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 19 May 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Constitution Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 27 October 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Angam Day (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 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Nauru in 2025. 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 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Nauru.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Nauru (2025)
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.
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.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.