Public Holidays in Solomon Islands
Statutory public holidays in Solomon Islands, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Solomon Islands at a glance
The Solomon Islands’ public holidays mark Independence Day on 7 July alongside Christian feast days and the Queen’s Birthday.
Several dates move with Easter, and provincial days add further local observances across the islands.
Solomon Islands public holidays 2026
Solomon Islands has 10 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 |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Holy Saturday | Apr 4Sat | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Whit Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| King's Birthday | Jun 19Fri | National |
| Independence Day | Jul 7Tue | National |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
| National Day of Thanksgiving | Dec 26Sat | National |
| National Day of Thanksgiving (observed) | Dec 28Mon | Substitute |
Showing 10 of 10 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Solomon Islands
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Solomon Islands.
Honiara
A capital on Guadalcanal with a waterfront, a market and wartime sites inland.
Gizo
A town on a lagoon in the Western Province, a diving and surfing base.
Auki
The main town of Malaita, with a market and a ferry terminal.
Kirakira
A small town on Makira, of a hospital and a coastal road.
Buala
A town on Santa Isabel with a hospital and a timber industry.
Top attractions in Solomon Islands
The places that draw most visitors to Solomon Islands.
East Rennell
The raised coral island with the largest lake in the Pacific, Lake Tenggano.
Marovo Lagoon
The largest saltwater lagoon in the world, of reefs and volcanic islands.
Guadalcanal Battlefield
The hills and coast where the Pacific war turned, with memorials and wrecks.
Tetepare Island
The largest uninhabited island in the Pacific, of rainforest and nesting turtles.
Munda & Rendova
Wrecks and reef walls around the New Georgia group.
Skull Islands
Artificial islets holding the skull shrines of ancestral shark hunters.
Festivals, food and getting around Solomon Islands
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's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Choiseul Province Day
Falls on Feb 25
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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 Sunday
Falls on Apr 5
Food & drink
Getting around
Boats are the main transport between islands; a few domestic flights link the provincial centres.
Travelling around Solomon Islands’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Solomon Islands 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
Solomon Islands'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.
Solomon Islands public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Solomon Islands have?
Solomon Islands has 10 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 Solomon Islands is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Solomon Islands'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, Solomon Islands typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Solomon Islands?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Solomon Islands?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Solomon Islands
School term dates in Solomon Islands
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.