Public Holidays in the Kingdom of Tonga – 2027
The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga, through the Prime Minister’s Office, has officially announced the public holidays to be observed throughout the Kingdom during 2027.
The following dates have been confirmed in accordance with Tonga’s Public Holidays Act (Cap. 8.11).
Official Public Holidays for 2027
| Public Holiday | Actual Date | Date Observed |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January | Friday, 1 January |
| Good Friday | 26 March | Friday, 26 March |
| Easter Monday | 29 March | Monday, 29 March |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April | Sunday, 25 April |
| Emancipation Day | 4 June | Monday, 7 June |
| Official Birthday of HM King Tupou VI | 4 July | Monday, 5 July |
| Birthday of HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala | 17 September | Friday, 17 September |
| Constitution Day (National Day) | 4 November | Monday, 8 November |
| Anniversary of the Coronation of HM King George Tupou I | 4 December | Monday, 6 December |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Saturday, 25 December |
| Boxing Day | 26 December | Sunday, 26 December |
Observance of Public Holidays
Under Tonga’s Public Holidays Act (Cap. 8.11), certain national holidays are observed on dates other than their actual anniversaries.
Emancipation Day (4 June), Constitution Day (4 November), and the Anniversary of the Coronation of HM King George Tupou I (4 December) are observed on the following Monday when their actual dates fall on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. When these holidays fall on a Tuesday or Wednesday, they are observed on the preceding Monday.
The birthdays of the reigning Sovereign and the Heir to the Crown are celebrated on their actual dates, except when they fall on a Sunday, in which case the holiday is observed on the following Monday.
All other public holidays are observed on their actual dates.
Source: Government of Tonga, Prime Minister’s Office, official media release dated 4 November 2026.
