Public holidays in Oceania 2026
Public holidays in Oceania include national days, Christian holidays and, in Australia and New Zealand, several days that are specific to a state or region. Seasons are the reverse of the northern hemisphere, so Christmas falls in summer.
22countries and territories
11nationwide holidays on average in 2026
16most: French Polynesia
6fewest: Australia
Countries in Oceania
| Country | Nationwide holidays 2026 | Next public holiday |
|---|---|---|
 Australia | 6 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Cook Islands | 11 | Gospel Day Monday, 26 October 2026 |
 French Polynesia | 16 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 Kiribati | 16 | Human Rights and Peace Day Thursday, 10 December 2026 |
 Marshall Islands | 11 | Presidents' Day Tuesday, 17 November 2026 |
 Micronesia | 8 | United Nations Day Friday, 23 October 2026 |
 Nauru | 13 | Angam Day Monday, 26 October 2026 |
 New Caledonia | 13 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
 New Zealand | 11 | Labour Day Monday, 26 October 2026 |
 Niue | 9 | Constitution Day Monday, 19 October 2026 |
 Norfolk Island | 12 | Thanksgiving Day Wednesday, 25 November 2026 |
 Northern Mariana Islands | 15 | Citizenship Day Wednesday, 4 November 2026 |
 Palau | 11 | United Nations Day Saturday, 24 October 2026 |
 Papua New Guinea | 11 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Pitcairn Islands | 7 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Samoa | 11 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Solomon Islands | 9 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Tokelau | 11 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Tonga | 10 | Constitution Day Wednesday, 4 November 2026 |
 Tuvalu | 11 | Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026 |
 Vanuatu | 14 | National Unity Day Sunday, 29 November 2026 |
 Wallis and Futuna | 14 | All Saints' Day Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Which Oceania country has the most public holidays in 2026?
Among the countries in our data, French Polynesia has the most nationwide public holidays in Oceania in 2026: 16.
How many public holidays does a typical Oceania country have?
The average across the 22 countries in our data is about 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026, but the range is wide.
Where can I see holidays for a single country?
Open any country in the table for its full calendar, long weekends and a live countdown.