| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-03-27 | Holy Saturday | National |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2027-05-17 | Whit Monday | National |
| 2027-06-18 | King's Birthday | National |
| 2027-07-07 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-26 | National Day of Thanksgiving | National |
| 2027-12-27 | Christmas Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-12-28 | National Day of Thanksgiving (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-12-31 | New Year's Day (observed) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does Solomon Islands have in 2027?
Solomon Islands has 12 public holidays in 2027: 9 national holidays, 3 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, April, August, September, October, November. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Solomon Islands's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Solomon Islands 2027
Solomon Islands's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Fri 26 - Mon 29 March: Good Friday (4-day weekend, Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March).
- Sat 15 - Mon 17 May: Whit Monday (3-day weekend, Saturday 15 May to Monday 17 May).
- Fri 18 - Sun 20 June: King's Birthday (3-day weekend, Friday 18 June to Sunday 20 June).
- Sat 25 - Tue 28 December: Christmas Day (4-day weekend, Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Solomon Islands 2027
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.
- 27 December 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Christmas Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 28 December 2027 (Tuesday) - given as the day off for National Day of Thanksgiving (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 31 December 2027 (Friday) - given as the day off for New Year's Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Oceania for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Solomon Islands: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Solomon Islands in 2027. 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 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Solomon Islands.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Solomon Islands (2027)
Our Solomon Islands 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.
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.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, recalling the day Jesus lay in the tomb. It is a public holiday in several countries, particularly in Europe and Latin America, though in many places it is not a separate holiday because it falls on a weekend. The principal liturgy is the Easter Vigil held after nightfall, during which the Paschal candle is lit and the resurrection is first proclaimed.
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.
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.