| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday | National |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2027-04-25 | ANZAC Day | National |
| 2027-06-07 | Emancipation Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-07-04 | Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign of Tonga | National |
| 2027-07-05 | Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign of Tonga (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-09-17 | Birthday of the Heir to the Crown of Tonga | National |
| 2027-11-08 | Constitution Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-12-06 | Anniversary of the Coronation of HM King George Tupou I (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-26 | Boxing Day | National |
How many public holidays does Tonga have in 2027?
Tonga has 12 public holidays in 2027: 8 national holidays, 4 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 26 December 2027, and no public holiday falls in February, May, August, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Tonga's public holiday count compares.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Tonga 2027
Tonga's public holidays create 7 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 5 - Mon 7 June: Emancipation Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 5 June to Monday 7 June).
- Sat 3 - Mon 5 July: Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign of Tonga (3-day weekend, Saturday 3 July to Monday 5 July).
- Fri 17 - Sun 19 September: Birthday of the Heir to the Crown of Tonga (3-day weekend, Friday 17 September to Sunday 19 September).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 November: Constitution Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 November to Monday 8 November).
- Sat 4 - Mon 6 December: Anniversary of the Coronation of HM King George Tupou I (observed) (3-day weekend, Saturday 4 December to Monday 6 December).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Tonga 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.
- 7 June 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Emancipation Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 5 July 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Birthday of the Reigning Sovereign of Tonga (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 8 November 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Constitution Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 6 December 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for Anniversary of the Coronation of HM King George Tupou I (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Oceania for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Tonga: is your date a holiday in 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Tonga 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 Tonga.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Tonga (2027)
Our Tonga 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.
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.
Emancipation Day (observed)
Emancipation Day commemorates the ending of slavery or of colonial rule. The date and the event vary: the United Kingdom and much of the Caribbean mark 1 August 1834, when slavery ended in the British Empire, while the United States observes Juneteenth on 19 June and Washington DC on 16 April. Observances include ceremonies, educational events and reflection on the history and legacy of enslavement.
Constitution Day (observed)
Constitution Day commemorates the adoption or signing of a country's constitution. The date varies by nation: Norway marks 17 May, Denmark 5 June, Poland 3 May, Spain 6 December, India 26 January and Japan 3 May. It is usually a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, parades and educational events about citizenship. In several countries it is treated as a celebration of national identity as much as of the legal document itself.