Tonga holiday calendar
Public holidays in Tonga 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Tonga 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 Tonga
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Tonga 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 and December are the busiest months, with 3 listed dates.
Tonga 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 DayThe January 1 public holiday opening Tonga’s civil year, observed on its actual Thursday date in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayA nationwide Christian public holiday on Friday, April 3 in Tonga’s official 2026 calendar. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayThe Monday public holiday concluding Tonga’s statutory Easter weekend, falling on April 6 in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| ANZAC DayTonga’s April 25 remembrance holiday, observed on its actual Saturday date under the 2026 calendar. | Public holiday | — | |
| Emancipation DayThe June 4 anniversary of the 1862 emancipation edict, with the 2026 public holiday observed on Monday, June 8. | Public holiday | — | |
| King’s BirthdayThe July 4 public holiday for the reigning sovereign’s official birthday, celebrated on Saturday in 2026 without transfer. | Public holiday | — | |
| Crown Prince’s BirthdayThe September 17 public holiday marking the birthday of Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa-ʻUlukalala, Tonga’s heir to the Crown. | Public holiday | — | |
| Constitution DayTonga’s November 4 National Day commemorating the 1875 Constitution, observed on Monday, November 2 in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Tupou I DayThe December 4 anniversary associated with King George Tupou I’s accession and coronation, observed on Monday, December 7 in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayTonga’s nationwide December 25 public holiday, shaped by Christian worship, family gatherings and varied island traditions. | Public holiday | — | |
| Boxing DayThe December 26 public holiday extending Tonga’s Christmas break, observed on its actual Saturday date in 2026. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Tonga 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.
- pmo.gov.toPrimary calendar source