There are 12 public holidays in Tuvalu in 2024, one of which falls on the weekend.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2024, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day is a public holiday in Tuvalu, observed on March 11, 2024. The holiday commemorates the birthday of Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 to 1901.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter, March 29, 2024.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 1, 2024.
Gospel Day
Gospel Day is a public holiday in Tuvalu, observed on May 13, 2024. The holiday commemorates the arrival of Christianity on the islands.
King's Birthday
King's Birthday, observed on June 8, 2024, was celebrated as Queen's Birthday before 2023 to celebrate the monarch's birthday. The holiday is an important recognition of the new monarch, King Charles III, who became the King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022.
National Children's Day
National Children's Day, also known as Aso Tamaliki in Tuvalu, is a public holiday in Tuvalu, and it is observed on August 5, 2024. The holiday honors children, promoting awareness and improving children's welfare.
Tuvalu Day
Tuvalu Day is a public holiday in Tuvalu, observed on October 1 and 2, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when Tuvalu gained independence on this day in 1978.
Heir to the Throne's Birthday
Heir to the Throne's Birthday is a public holiday in Tuvalu, observed on November 11, 2024. The holiday celebrates the birthday of Charles, Prince of Wales.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2024, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day and is widely known as a shopping holiday in some countries. It falls on December 26, 2024.
The following is the list of public holidays in Tuvalu 2024.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Commonwealth Day | Mar 11, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | Mar 29, 2024 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 01, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Gospel Day | May 13, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| King's Birthday | Jun 08, 2024 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| National Children's Day | Aug 05, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Tuvalu Day | Oct 01, 2024 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Tuvalu Day Holiday | Oct 02, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Heir to the Throne's Birthday | Nov 11, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2024 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2024 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Tuvalu in 2024.
