Nuku'alofa, Tonga
There are eleven public holidays set for 2026 in Tonga, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has confirmed today.
Most of the public holidays will be observed on the date of occurance.
However, the Emancipation Day (June 4), and Anniversary of the Coronation of HM King George Tupou I (December 4), are observed on different dates, since they fall upon a Thursday and Friday. In accordance with section 2 of the Public Holidays Act, they will be celebrated on the following Mondays.
Meanwhile, the Constitutional Day (November 4) that falls on a Wednesday, will be celebrated on the Monday before the actual date of occurance.
Observation dates:
Thursday, 1 January, 2026, New Year’s Day, International
Friday, 3 April, 2026, Good Friday, International
Monday, 6 April, 2026, Easter Monday, International
Saturday, 25 April, 2026, ANZAC Day, International
Monday, 8 June, 2026, Emancipation Day, Tonga Public Holiday
Saturday, 4 July, 2026, Official Birthday of His Majesty, King Tupou VI, Tonga Public Holiday
Thursday, 17 September, 2026, Birthday of HRH, The Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, Tonga Public Holiday
Monday, 2 November, 2026, Constitutional Day (National Day), Tonga Public Holiday
Monday, 7 December, 2026, Anniversary of the Coronation of H.M King George Tupou I, Tonga Public Holiday
Friday, 25 December, 2026, Christmas Day, International
Saturday, 26 December, 2026, Boxing Day, International.
