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Calendar December 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in Kiribati 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| March 8, 2026 | Sun | International Women's Day | National |
| March 9, 2026 | Mon | International Women's Day (observed) | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| April 19, 2026 | Sun | National Health Day | National |
| April 20, 2026 | Mon | National Health Day (observed) | National |
| July 11, 2026 | Sat | Gospel Day | National |
| July 12, 2026 | Sun | National Day - Independence Anniversary | National |
| July 13, 2026 | Mon | National Day - Independence Anniversary (observed) | National |
| July 15, 2026 | Wed | National Day (in honor of Unimwane) | National |
| July 16, 2026 | Thu | National Day (in honor of Unaine) | National |
| August 5, 2026 | Wed | Youth Day | National |
| December 9, 2026 | Wed | Human Rights and Peace Day | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | National |
| December 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) | National |
About Public Holidays in Kiribati
Kiribati, the Pacific nation that crosses the equator and the International Date Line, celebrates a holiday year marked by its island culture and colonial past. Independence Day on July 12, the country's biggest celebration, is marked with canoe races and traditional dancing across the atolls. The country observes the Christian calendar with Christmas and Easter, and keeps the memory of the Battle of Tarawa, a pivotal Second World War battle, with a national commemoration. Each island's maneaba community hall hosts the festivals.
In December 2026 there are 4 public holidays: Human Rights and Peace Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (observed). In 2026, Kiribati observes 17 public holidays including 17 national, of which 5 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in Kiribati 2026
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