Samoa holiday calendar
Public holidays in Samoa 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Samoa 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 Samoa
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Samoa 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.
Samoa 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 DaySamoa’s first gazetted public holiday of the civil year, observed on January 1. | Public holiday | — | |
| Day after New Year’s DayA separate statutory public holiday on January 2 that completes Samoa’s New Year break. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayA nationwide movable Christian public holiday that begins Samoa’s statutory four-day Easter weekend. | Public holiday | — | |
| Day after Good FridaySamoa’s separate nationwide statutory Easter Saturday holiday, immediately following Good Friday each year. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayThe Monday after Easter Sunday and the final public holiday in Samoa’s Easter sequence. | Public holiday | — | |
| Mother’s DaySamoa’s public holiday after the second Sunday in May, recognising mothers and maternal care. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence DaySamoa’s principal national public holiday, commemorating the achievement of independence on June 1, 1962. | Public holiday | — | |
| Father’s DaySamoa’s public holiday after the second Sunday in August, recognising fathers and paternal care. | Public holiday | — | |
| White SundayLotu a Tamaiti, Samoa’s children-centred church celebration, followed by a statutory Monday holiday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayA nationwide statutory Christian public holiday in Samoa, celebrated annually on December 25. | Public holiday | — | |
| Boxing DaySamoa’s separate nationwide statutory public holiday, observed annually on December 26 after Christmas Day. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Samoa 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.
- mcil.gov.wsPrimary calendar source