Fiji holiday calendar
Public holidays in Fiji 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Fiji public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 11
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Fiji
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Fiji calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. April is the busiest month, with 3 listed dates.
Fiji holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 11 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayFiji’s first public holiday of the civil year, observed on Thursday, January 1 in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayA nationwide Holy Week public holiday observed on Friday, April 3 in Fiji in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter SaturdayA statutory Fiji public holiday on the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayThe Monday public holiday that completes Fiji’s four-day statutory Easter weekend each year. | Public holiday | — | |
| Girmit DayA national public holiday remembering Indian indenture and the enduring contributions of Girmitiya communities in Fiji. | Public holiday | — | |
| Ratu Sukuna DayA national public holiday examining the life, public service and complex colonial-era legacy of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. | Public holiday | — | |
| Prophet Mohammed's BirthdayA nationally declared public holiday marking Mawlid and recognising Fiji’s diverse Muslim communities. | Public holiday | — | |
| Fiji DayFiji’s national day on October 10, commemorating independence from British colonial rule in 1970. | Public holiday | — | |
| DiwaliFiji’s national Festival of Lights public holiday, observed on Monday, November 9 in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayA nationwide Christian and family public holiday celebrated during Fiji’s South Pacific summer season. | Public holiday | — | |
| Boxing DayThe statutory public holiday following Christmas, officially observed on Monday, December 28 in Fiji in 2026. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Fiji holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- fiji.gov.fjPrimary calendar source
- fiji.gov.fjPrimary calendar source