Events in Vanuatu
January 1: New Year’s Day, Public Holiday
February 15: John Frum Day – Tanna Island (Cargo Cult)
21: In Memory of Father of Independence, Public holiday
March 5: Custom Chief’s Day, Public Holiday
29: Fete de la Francophonie
April 3, 10, 17, 24: All Saturdays Nagol/ Pentecost Land Diving
9-11: Easter Challenge Fishing Competition
9–12: Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, Public holiday
May 1: Labour Day, Public holiday
1, 8, 15, 22, 29: All Saturdays Nago/ Pentecost Land Diving
22 - 28: Sea & Sea – Hideaway Island resort underwater photography.
29: Ascension Day, Public holiday
June 5: Rossie to Rossie Swim
21: Fete de la Musique – Port Vila, Tanna and Espiritu Santo
July DTBA: Kiwanis Race Day at Ellouke Plateau
24: Children’s Day, Public holiday
24: Round Island Relay
30: Independence Day, Public holiday
August 6–8: North Ambrym Mini Art Festival
15: Assumption Day
28: La Piste Bleu - a 25km race
September DTBA: Toka Festival in Tanna Island
October 5: Constitution Day, Public holiday
DTBA: Erakor Island Oktoberfest
November DTBA: Fest Napuan Music Festival
DTBA: VATS Annual Pantomime
DTBA: International Billfish Challenge
2: Ladies Melbourne Cup Luncheon
29: Unity Day, Public holiday
December 25: Christmas Day, Public holiday
26: Family Day, Public holiday
The Calendar of Events is provided courtesy of Vanuatu Tourism. Some dates are subject to change without notice.
Visitors are advised to confirm dates with
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