Public holidays in Kiribati


The following are public holidays in Kiribati. Dates refer to 2002.
DateNameComments
1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
8 MarchInternational [Women's Day]
moveableGood Friday
moveableEaster Monday
7 AprilHealth Day
1 MayLabour Day
20 JunePolice Day
10 JulyGospel Day
11 JulyNational Culture and Senior Citizens Day
12 JulyNational DayKiribati gained independence from the United Kingdom on July 12, 1979. This is the main holiday of a three-day holiday break flanked by Gospel Day and National Culture and Senior Citizens Day. The specific dates of these holidays depend on what day of the week July 12 falls.
13 JulySpecial Day
First Friday in AugustNational Youth Day
5 OctoberWorld Teachers' Day
10 DecemberHuman Rights and Peace Day
25 DecemberChristmas Day
26 DecemberBoxing Day