This is a list of holidays in Nauru, an island nation in Micronesia.
| Date | Name | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | The first day of the year. [1] |
| 31 January | Independence Day | Celebrates the Independence of Nauru, 31 January 1968 [2] |
| Friday before Easter Sunday | Good Friday | The anniversary of the death of Jesus [3] |
| The day after Easter Sunday | Easter Monday | [4] |
| 17 May | Constitution Day | Celebrates when the Constitution of Nauru was created [5] |
| 1 July | RONPhos Handover Day | Celebrates the taking over of phosphate mining in Nauru from the British Phosphate Commission by the Nauru Phosphate Corporation. Established in 2017. [6] [7] |
| 19 August | Ibumin Earoeni | Translates to "Day of the Tribes." Celebrates the tribes of Nauru and the matrilineal system. [8] |
| 25 September | National Youth Day | This emphasis is on healthy living and active pursuits on the island infamous for having the world’s largest percentage of obesity. Volleyball, tug of war and a relay race around the Nauru International Airport airstrip are just some of the competitions held during this vibrant festival. [9] |
| 26 October | Angam Day [10] | |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | |
| 26 December | Boxing Day |
Notes
- ^ "Home : Oxford English Dictionary". Oed.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Republic of Nauru's Independence Day". State.gov. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Home : Oxford English Dictionary". Oed.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Easter, n.1 : Oxford English Dictionary". Oed.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Oceania Athletics Association - OAA". Athletics-oceania.com. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Nauru public holiday to commemorate "RONPHOS Handover"". Loop Nauru. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Nauru observes". Republic of Nauru. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Nauru observes public holiday to celebrate Ibumin Earoeni". Loop Nauru. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Nauru Holidays and Festivals". Iexplore.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Nauru Public Holidays in 2021". Calendarific.com. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
References
- "Nauru Country Profile". United Nations. Archived from the original on 27 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
