Easter 2024, 2025 and 2026 in French Polynesia

Easter is regarded as the most important holy day by Christians, and in French Polynesia it is celebrated with two holidays on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

YearDateDayHoliday
202429 MarFriGood Friday
1 AprMonEaster Monday
202518 AprFriGood Friday
21 AprMonEaster Monday
20263 AprFriGood Friday
6 AprMonEaster Monday
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

The date of the holiday changes each year based on the centuries-old calculations that determine the Christian Ecclesiastical Calendar, such that the date of Easter Sunday can be anytime between 22 March and 25 April.

The majority in French Polynesia today are Protestant Christians, but around 30 percent are Roman Catholic as well. Both traditions take Eastertime very seriously here, often holding multiple special services, making charity drives, and expounding the significance of Christ’s resurrection. Some congregations march around their church building holding lit candles after the regular service ends on Holy Saturday. This is called an “Easter Vigil.”

Aside from church, family, and food, Easter is also a time of recreation. People will play or watch soccer or rugby matches. They may head to the beach to swim, sun themselves, surf the waves, go kitesurfing, go diving, or even go on a traditional va’a canoe ride. This is also a time of year when many tourists arrive on international cruises.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
20237 AprFriGood Friday
10 AprMonEaster Monday
202215 AprFriGood Friday
18 AprMonEaster Monday
20212 AprFriGood Friday
5 AprMonEaster Monday
202010 AprFriGood Friday
13 AprMonEaster Monday
201919 AprFriGood Friday
22 AprMonEaster Monday
201830 MarFriGood Friday
2 AprMonEaster Monday
201714 AprFriGood Friday
17 AprMonEaster Monday