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Public Holidays in French Polynesia — 2026
French Polynesia observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Jour de l'An | Nationwide |
| Thursday, March 5, 2026 | Missionary Day | Arrivée de l'Evangile | Nationwide |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Vendredi Saint | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Pâques | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Lundi de Pâques | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Fête du Travail | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Victory Day | Fête de la Victoire | Nationwide |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | Ascension | Nationwide |
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Pentecost | Pentecôte | Nationwide |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | Lundi de Pentecôte | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | National Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Assomption | Nationwide |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | Toussaint | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Armistice Day | Armistice | Nationwide |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 | Matari'i | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Noël | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 17 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 19 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
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Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.