Public Holidays in Kiribati 2025

    ByUzair ul haq

    Kiribati observes a number of national public holidays each year, combining national, religious, and cultural observances. Some are fixed dates; others are moveable (e.g. Easter). Official holiday lists are published by Kiribati government sources.

    Overview of Public Holidays in Kiribati

    Kiribati’s public holidays reflect its Christian heritage, its national identity (independence day, culture day), worker rights, and social observances such as International Women’s Day, Youth Day, Human Rights Day, etc. Some holidays, when they fall on weekends, may have additional “in-lieu” days.

    List of Public Holidays in Kiribati (2025)

    DateDayHolidayRemarks / Notes
    January 1WednesdayNew Year’s DayFirst day of the year
    March 7FridayIn Honour of International Women’s DayObserved in Kiribati
    April 7MondayNational Health DayHealth observance in Kiribati
    April 18FridayGood FridayChristian observance before Easter
    April 21MondayEaster MondayDay after Easter Sunday
    May 2FridayIn Honour of International Labour DayWorker rights observance
    June 23MondayNational Police DayCelebration / observance for police services
    July 10ThursdayGospel DayChristian / Gospel celebration
    July 11FridayNational Culture & Senior Citizens DayHonours culture and elders
    July 12SaturdayNational Day (Independence Day)Kiribati’s independence (from UK)
    July 14MondayIn Honour of National Day (observed)Observed because National Day fell on a weekend
    July 15TuesdayKiribati Special DaySpecial public holiday in Kiribati
    August 1FridayYouth DayRecognition of youth contributions
    October 6MondayWorld Teachers’ DayObserved in Kiribati as public holiday
    December 12FridayHuman Rights & Peace DayObservance for human rights
    December 25ThursdayChristmas DayChristian holiday celebrating birth of Jesus
    December 26FridayBoxing DaySecond day of Christmas – public holiday

    Notes & Observations

    • When National Day (July 12) falls on a Saturday, the following Monday (July 14) is commonly observed in lieu.
    • Some holidays like “In honour of International Women’s Day” and “Kiribati Special Day” reflect additional social observances beyond standard national holidays.
    • Moveable Christian holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday) shift according to the Christian / Western calendar.
    • Official holiday declarations and changes may be published in Kiribati’s government gazette or public office announcements.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    How many public holidays does Kiribati have in 2025?

    Kiribati has around 15 recognized public holidays in 2025, including national, religious, and cultural observances.

    Is National Day always observed on July 12?

    Yes. Kiribati’s National Day is July 12 (commemorating independence). If it falls on a weekend, an additional in-lieu day is often observed.

    Do holidays like Good Friday and Easter Monday shift each year?

    Yes. Good Friday and Easter Monday follow the Christian liturgical calendar and their Gregorian dates change each year.

    Is International Women’s Day a public holiday in Kiribati?

    Yes. In 2025, Kiribati observes a holiday “In honour of International Women’s Day” on March 7, and also recognizes March 8.

    Conclusion

    Public holidays in Kiribati reflect a blend of religious tradition, national identity, and social values. From Independence Day and Gospel Day to observances for youth, health, and human rights, these holidays give structure to civic life in Kiribati each year.

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    Uzair ul haq

    CEO Visaboards & IT Consultant

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