Unity Day 2026, 2027 and 2028 in Vanuatu
Unity Day in Vanuatu comes every 29 November and was specifically instituted in 1977 to engender a spirit of national unity among Vanuatu’s very diverse population. Vanuatu is made up of 83 tiny islands and its people speak over 100 different languages, therefore national unity is of key importance and merits its own special holiday.
In 2026, Unity Day falls on Sunday 29 November. The holiday will be on Monday 29 November in 2027.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 Nov | Sun | Unity Day |
| 30 Nov | Mon | Unity Day Holiday | |
| 2027 | 29 Nov | Mon | Unity Day |
| 2028 | 29 Nov | Wed | Unity Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
In the years just before independence, the leading party, supported mainly by English-speakers, tried to establish itself in total control. They even tried to raise a flag they had created, without input from other groups, over the capital city of Port Vila. French-speaking and other parties soon arose, however. In the end, all parties and peoples came to live together in peace.
The main Unity Day events are held in Port Vila, and people come from all over the country to attend them. There are parades with marchers in traditional costumes, which display traditions from all over the islands.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 Nov | Sat | Unity Day |
| 2024 | 29 Nov | Fri | Unity Day |