2025 Holidays - Tuvalu
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Commonwealth Day | Monday | March 10, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Easter Monday | Monday | April 21, 2025 | National | All |
| Gospel Day | Monday | May 12, 2025 | National | All |
| Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Saturday | June 14, 2025 | National | All |
| Tuvalu National Children's Day | Monday | Aug. 4, 2025 | National | All |
| Tuvalu Day | Wednesday | Oct. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Tuvalu Day Holiday | Thursday | Oct. 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Day | 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.
Tuvalu workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Tuvalu Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. Entitlement to Public Holidays
- Tuvalu observes several public holidays annually, including national and cultural celebrations. Employees are entitled to a day off with pay on public holidays, as stipulated by the Employment Act of Tuvalu. Source
2. Substitution of Holidays Falling on a Weekend
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is typically observed as a substitute holiday to ensure employees receive their holiday entitlement. This is a common practice in Tuvalu. Source
3. Working on Public Holidays
- Employees required to work on public holidays are entitled to additional compensation, typically in the form of overtime pay or a compensatory day off, as specified in their employment contracts or labor laws. Source
4. Public Holidays During Paid Leave
- Public holidays that fall during an employee’s paid leave are not deducted from their total annual leave entitlement. Employees retain their full vacation days in such cases. Source
5. Additional Notes
- Tuvalu’s public holiday calendar includes national observances like Independence Day and cultural celebrations unique to the country. Employers and employees should refer to official government announcements for the annual holiday schedule to ensure compliance. Source