2025 Holidays - Kiribati
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Women's Day | Friday | March 7, 2025 | National | All |
| National Health Day | Monday | April 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Gospel Day | Thursday | July 10, 2025 | National | All |
| National Culture and Senior Citizens Day | Friday | July 11, 2025 | National | All |
| Kiribati National Day | Saturday | July 12, 2025 | National | All |
| Kiribati Youth Day | Tuesday | Aug. 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Education Day | Sunday | Oct. 5, 2025 | National | All |
| International Human Rights Day | Wednesday | Dec. 10, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Boxing Day | Friday | Dec. 26, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Kiribati workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Kiribati Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in Kiribati are established by national legislation and published in the official holiday calendar.
- These holidays include national holidays (e.g., Independence Day) and religious holidays (e.g., Christmas, Easter Monday).
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday.
- This ensures that employees receive a weekday off in lieu of the holiday.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.
- There is no automatic substitution to another weekday.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- Kiribati does not have an automatic statutory system for creating bridge holidays.
- However, the government may declare additional days off in special circumstances, especially for national celebrations.
5. Additional Notes
- Employers must comply with the official holiday calendar published by the Kiribati government.
- Employees required to work on a public holiday are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off as mandated by Kiribati labor laws.
- For the most current and accurate details, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any government announcements.