Public Holidays In Nauru
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. |
| 31 January | Independence Day | Celebrates the Independence of Nauru, 31 January 1968 |
| Friday before Easter Sunday | Good Friday | The anniversary of the death of Jesus |
| The day after Easter Sunday | Easter Monday | |
| 17 May | Constitution Day | Celebrates when the Constitution of Nauru was created |
| 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. |
| 19 August | Ibumin Earoeni | Translates to "Day of the Tribes." Celebrates the tribes of Nauru and the matrilineal system. |
| 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. |
| 26 October | Angam Day | |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | |
| 26 December | Boxing Day |
Notes
References
- "Nauru Country Profile". United Nations. Archived from the original on 27 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
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