Pitcairn Islands holiday calendar
Public holidays in Pitcairn Islands 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Pitcairn Islands 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
- 8
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Pitcairn Islands
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Pitcairn Islands 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. January, April, December are the busiest months, with 2 listed dates.
Pitcairn Islands holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 8 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayThe locally designated public holiday opening Pitcairn’s civil year on 1 January. | Public holiday | — | |
| Bounty DayPitcairn’s 23 January public holiday marking the burning of HMAV Bounty in 1790. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayA movable Christian public holiday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Good Friday in Pitcairn Islands. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayThe official public holiday following Easter Sunday in Pitcairn’s local calendar. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Easter Monday in Pitcairn Islands. | Public holiday | — | |
| King’s BirthdayThe first-Monday-in-June holiday locally designated to recognise Pitcairn’s head of state. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of King’s Birthday in Pitcairn Islands. | Public holiday | — | |
| Pitcairn DayThe 2 July holiday recalling Pitcairn’s recorded European sighting while recognising earlier Polynesian habitation. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayThe fixed Christian and community public holiday on 25 December. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Christmas Day in Pitcairn Islands. | Public holiday | — | |
| Boxing DayThe separate fixed public holiday following Christmas Day on 26 December. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Boxing Day in Pitcairn Islands. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Pitcairn Islands 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.
- static1.squarespace.comPrimary calendar source