Fiji Public Holidays 2025
Fiji has 10 public holidays and 1 observances in 2025. Explore the full holiday calendar below.
All Holidays
| Date | Day | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year's Day | public |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | public |
| 19 Apr | Sat | Easter Saturday | public |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday | observance |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | public |
| 4 Sep | Thu | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | public |
| 7 Sep | Sun | Constitution Day | public |
| 10 Oct | Fri | Fiji Day | public |
| 21 Oct | Tue | Diwali | public |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day | public |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day | public |
About Fiji's Holidays
Fiji’s holiday calendar mixes national, public and cultural events that reflect its diverse people. Major national days like Fiji Day on October 10 mark independence. Public holidays also include New Year and Labour Day for workers and banks to close.
Religious holidays are widely observed. Christian festivals such as Good Friday and Christmas are important. Hindu festivals like Diwali and Phagwah and Muslim observances such as Eid are also public holidays or widely celebrated, reflecting Fiji’s Indo Fijian and Muslim communities.
Besides formal holidays, colorful festivals and island events bring people together. Regional and cultural celebrations often lead to community fairs, music, dance and food, and sometimes extra local public holidays for large gatherings or special commemorations.
Holiday Traditions
In Fiji people celebrate holidays with bright music, dancing, and lots of color. Villages and towns decorate with flowers and woven mats. Traditional songs and the meke dance tell stories about chiefs and history.
Food is very important. Families cook shared meals with fish, taro, cassava, coconut dishes, and lovo feasts where food is slow cooked in earth ovens. Guests are welcomed warmly and offered kava, a mild drink for sharing and talking.
Families gather to visit elders, exchange gifts, and eat together. Children often wear new clothes. Public celebrations include parades, community feasts, and singing. Everyone joins in to show respect, unity, and joyful spirit.
Travel Tips
Fiji (fj) gets busy during the holiday season. Many shops, banks, and government offices close on public and church holidays. Resorts and tourist services usually stay open, but small local businesses may shut for celebrations.
Air travel and ferries fill up fast. Book flights and interisland boats early to secure seats and better prices. Expect longer lines at airports and more traffic on main roads, especially near Suva and Nadi.
Prices for flights, hotels, and tours often rise during peak holiday weeks. Plan and book tours ahead. Bring cash for small vendors, because some places may not accept cards on holiday dates.
Pack sun protection and a light rain jacket. Respect local customs and church times. Be patient and flexible with schedules.