Independence Day in Vanuatu
In 2026, Independence Day falls on Thursday, 30 July 2026.
About Independence Day
Independence Day commemorates Vanuatu's transition to a sovereign nation from the joint Anglo-French administration of the New Hebrides on July 30, 1980. It is a major public holiday marked by vibrant parades, traditional dances, and patriotic ceremonies across the islands.
Independence Day dates in Vanuatu
Observance dates for Independence Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 Jul 2023 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| 2026This year | 30 Jul 2026 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| 2027 | 30 Jul 2027 | Friday | Independence Day |
| 2028 | 30 Jul 2028 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| 2029 | 30 Jul 2029 | Monday | Independence Day |
| 2030 | 30 Jul 2030 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| 2031 | 30 Jul 2031 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
30 Jul 2023
Sunday · Independence Day
30 Jul 2024
Tuesday · Independence Day
30 Jul 2025
Wednesday · Independence Day
30 Jul 2026
Thursday · Independence Day
30 Jul 2027
Friday · Independence Day
30 Jul 2028
Sunday · Independence Day
30 Jul 2029
Monday · Independence Day
30 Jul 2030
Tuesday · Independence Day
30 Jul 2031
Wednesday · Independence Day
