Youth Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Kiribati. It is observed on August 7 each year, but the government may move it to the near Friday or Monday. The holiday honors children and youth and promotes awareness and healthy lifestyles among children and youth.
The Republic of Kiribati is an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean, a group of 33 coral islands. Kiribati is one of the poorest countries in the world. The population has a low life expectancy at birth of fewer than 70 years due to the lack of clean water and unhealthy lifestyles such as heavy smoking and insufficient sanitation.
With the theme of promoting healthy lifestyles, sports competitions are the main events during the holiday, and various sports competitions will be held in Kiribati in basketball, volleyball, soccer, and many other traditional sports. Other than sports, dancing, and singing competitions are also held.
The following is the list of Youth Day in Kiribati from 2022 to 2026.
Holiday | Date | Weekday |
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Kiribati Youth Day | Aug 05, 2022 | Friday |
Kiribati Youth Day | Aug 07, 2023 | Monday |
Kiribati Youth Day | Aug 05, 2024 | Monday |
Kiribati Youth Day | Aug 07, 2025 | Thursday |
Kiribati Youth Day | Aug 07, 2026 | Friday |
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