New Caledonia holiday calendar
Public holidays in New Caledonia 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every New Caledonia 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
- 12
- Regional dates
- 1
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in New Caledonia
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our New Caledonia 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. May is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.
New Caledonia holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 13 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayNew Caledonia's first legal holiday of the year, observed during the South Pacific summer. | Public holiday | — | |
| New Year closure · Public servicesA one-off January 2, 2026 closure for New Caledonian and French state public services. | Regional public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayThe legal Monday holiday that follows Western Easter Sunday in New Caledonia. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayThe May 1 legal holiday with New Caledonia's strongest statutory paid-day-off protection. | Public holiday | — | |
| Victory in Europe DayThe May 8 legal holiday commemorating the end of the Second World War in Europe. | Public holiday | — | |
| Ascension DayThe legal Thursday holiday observed 39 days after Western Easter Sunday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Ascension Day in New Caledonia. | Public holiday | — | |
| Whit MondayThe legal Monday holiday following Pentecost in the Western Christian calendar. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Whit Monday in New Caledonia. | Public holiday | — | |
| Bastille DayFrance's National Day, retained as a legal holiday in New Caledonia on July 14. | Public holiday | — | |
| Assumption DayThe August 15 legal holiday associated with the Catholic feast of Mary's Assumption. | Public holiday | — | |
| New Caledonia DayThe September 24 local legal holiday also officially presented as Citizenship Day. | Public holiday | — | |
| All Saints' DayThe November 1 legal holiday honouring the saints in the Western Christian calendar. | Public holiday | — | |
| Armistice DayThe November 11 legal holiday remembering the 1918 Armistice and wartime loss. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayThe December 25 legal holiday combining Christian worship with South Pacific summer gatherings. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for New Caledonia 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.
- data.gouv.ncPrimary calendar source
- drhfpnc.gouv.ncPrimary calendar source