Public holidays in Fiji in 2026 include national, Christian, Hindu and Muslim observances. The Fiji Government has published an official calendar containing 11 nationwide public holidays for the year. The schedule includes fixed national holidays, Easter dates, Girmit Day, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day, Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, Diwali and an officially designated Boxing Day holiday on 28 December.
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Next Public Holiday in Fiji
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Diwali | Confirmed |
Public Holidays in Fiji 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Confirmed |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Confirmed |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Confirmed |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Confirmed |
| May 15, 2026 | Friday | Girmit Day | Confirmed |
| May 29, 2026 | Friday | Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day | Confirmed |
| August 24, 2026 | Monday | Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday | Confirmed |
| October 10, 2026 | Saturday | Fiji Day | Confirmed |
| November 9, 2026 | Monday | Diwali | Confirmed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Confirmed |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day | Confirmed |
How Public Holidays Work in Fiji
Fiji’s public holidays are governed through the country’s employment legislation and annual government declarations.
The Fiji Government’s official Public Holidays page publishes the complete 2026 national schedule. Cabinet endorsed the 11 dates on 2 September 2025 and stated that the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations would formally declare them through a Gazette notice.
This year-specific government calendar should take priority over commercial holiday websites where the dates differ.
Easter Holidays in Fiji in 2026
Fiji observes three statutory holidays during the Easter period in 2026.
- Good Friday: Friday, 3 April 2026.
- Easter Saturday: Saturday, 4 April 2026.
- Easter Monday: Monday, 6 April 2026.
Easter Sunday falls on 5 April 2026, but the Fiji Government’s official public-holiday schedule specifically lists Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday as the declared holidays.
Girmit Day in Fiji
Girmit Day is observed on Friday, 15 May 2026.
The holiday commemorates the arrival and history of indentured labourers brought to Fiji under the girmit system and recognises their contribution and that of their descendants to the country.
Girmit Day is included in the official Fiji Government public-holiday calendar and therefore belongs in the nationwide 2026 dataset.
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day falls on Friday, 29 May 2026 and is listed as a nationwide public holiday by the Fiji Government.
The holiday commemorates Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, an important figure in Fiji’s political and institutional history.
Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday in Fiji in 2026
The Fiji Government has officially scheduled Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday for Monday, 24 August 2026.
Because the date is already published in the official national calendar, it can be treated as confirmed for database purposes rather than being estimated independently from an Islamic calendar.
Fiji Day in 2026
Fiji Day is observed on 10 October and commemorates Fiji’s independence.
In 2026, Fiji Day falls on Saturday, 10 October. The official government calendar retains the holiday on that date.
A separate weekday should not be inserted into the national database unless the government expressly declares one.
Diwali in Fiji in 2026
Diwali is a nationwide public holiday in Fiji and is officially scheduled for Monday, 9 November 2026.
The Cabinet’s annual holiday-setting process takes account of consultations with relevant religious and community bodies when establishing movable religious holiday dates. The published 2026 government calendar provides the authoritative date for the national schedule.
Christmas and Boxing Day in Fiji in 2026
Christmas Day falls on Friday, 25 December 2026 and is a nationwide public holiday.
Boxing Day requires a year-specific distinction. Although 26 December 2026 falls on Saturday, the official Fiji Government calendar designates Monday, 28 December 2026 as Boxing Day.
The VisaBoards database should therefore use 28 December as the official 2026 Boxing Day holiday rather than automatically entering 26 December based solely on the traditional calendar date.
Does Fiji Observe Substitute Public Holidays?
Fiji’s annual government calendar should be used to determine any observed or substituted date. A replacement weekday should not be inferred solely because a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday.
The 2026 Boxing Day arrangement is a clear example. The traditional date falls on Saturday, 26 December, while the government’s official holiday calendar lists Monday, 28 December as Boxing Day.
By contrast, Fiji Day falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026 and the published national calendar lists the holiday on 10 October itself. No additional Monday should be added unless a separate government declaration provides for one.
Are Religious Holiday Dates Fixed in Fiji?
Some are movable from year to year. Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday and Diwali do not remain on the same Gregorian date annually.
For 2026, however, both dates are already resolved by the official Fiji Government calendar: Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday is on 24 August and Diwali is on 9 November.
Future-year dates should be verified against the applicable government calendar instead of being copied from 2026.
Long Weekends in Fiji in 2026
Several officially scheduled holidays create extended weekends in 2026.
- Easter: Good Friday on 3 April, Easter Saturday on 4 April and Easter Monday on 6 April create an extended Easter break.
- Girmit Day: Friday, 15 May creates a three-day weekend for employees with Saturday and Sunday off.
- Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day: Friday, 29 May creates another three-day weekend.
- Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday: Monday, 24 August creates a three-day weekend.
- Diwali: Monday, 9 November creates a three-day weekend.
- Christmas and Boxing Day: Christmas falls on Friday, 25 December and the official Boxing Day holiday is Monday, 28 December, creating an extended Christmas period around the weekend.
These examples use only officially scheduled public holidays. Annual leave or employer-granted days off should not be presented as additional statutory holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the next public holiday in Fiji?
The next public holiday changes throughout the year. The live VisaBoards section near the top of this page displays the next upcoming holiday from the Fiji public-holiday database.
How many public holidays does Fiji have in 2026?
The Fiji Government’s official 2026 calendar lists 11 nationwide public-holiday dates.
What is Fiji’s country code?
Fiji’s ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code is FJ.
When is Easter in Fiji in 2026?
Good Friday falls on 3 April, Easter Saturday on 4 April and Easter Monday on 6 April 2026. These three dates appear on Fiji’s official national public-holiday calendar.
When is Girmit Day in Fiji in 2026?
Girmit Day falls on Friday, 15 May 2026 and is an official nationwide public holiday.
When is Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day in 2026?
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day falls on Friday, 29 May 2026.
When is Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday in Fiji in 2026?
The official Fiji Government calendar lists Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday on Monday, 24 August 2026.
When is Fiji Day in 2026?
Fiji Day falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
When is Diwali in Fiji in 2026?
Diwali is officially scheduled for Monday, 9 November 2026.
When is Boxing Day in Fiji in 2026?
The Fiji Government’s official calendar designates Monday, 28 December 2026 as Boxing Day. The database should therefore use 28 December rather than assuming Saturday, 26 December is the declared public-holiday date.
Who confirms Fiji’s public-holiday dates?
Cabinet endorses the annual public-holiday schedule, while the Minister responsible for employment formally declares the dates under Fiji’s statutory framework through the Gazette process.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in Fiji
- Fiji Government – Public Holidays: publishes the complete official 2026 calendar of 11 nationwide public holidays.
- Fiji Government – Cabinet Decisions of 2 September 2025: confirms Cabinet endorsement of the 11 public-holiday dates for 2026 and the Gazette declaration process.
- Parliament of Fiji – Employment Relations Amendment: sets out the statutory mechanism for declared public holidays and the Minister’s authority to amend the holiday list by Gazette notice following the required approval.
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