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From Vivid Sydneyto the Goroka Show.

19 festivals and public holidays for 6 countries in Oceania, with dates, local customs and where to stay.

Traditional Festivals10Arts Festivals2Sports Festivals2Airshows1
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Waitangi Day, New Zealand
Next confirmed date · Traditional Festival

Waitangi Day

NZNew Zealand6 Feb 2027
117days to goStarts Saturday 6 Feb 2027
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In date order. Festivals without confirmed dates show the month they ran last time.

Public holidays

Days off ahead

The next public and bank holidays across 6 countries in Oceania. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.

Holidays by country
  1. 26OctLabour DayNZNew ZealandIn 14 days
  2. 29OctJour de l'UnitéVUVanuatuIn 17 days
  3. 1NovAll Saints' DayNCNew CaledoniaIn 20 days
  4. 4NovConstitutional DayTOTongaIn 23 days
  5. 11NovArmistice DayNCNew CaledoniaIn 30 days
  6. 7DecTupou I DayTOTongaIn 56 days
  7. 25DecChristmas DayAUAustraliaIn 74 days
  8. 25DecChristmas DayFJFijiIn 74 days
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Traditional Festivals

10
Arts Festivals, festivals

Arts Festivals

2
Sports Festivals, festivals

Sports Festivals

2
Airshows, festivals

Airshows

1
Carnivals, festivals

Carnivals

1
Cultural Festivals, festivals

Cultural Festivals

1
Food Festivals, festivals

Food Festivals

1
Light Festivals, festivals

Light Festivals

1
Where

9 countries with festivals

Each country page has its festivals and its full public holiday calendar.

All 10 countries
AUAustralia5FJFiji2MHMarshall Islands1FMMicronesia1NCNew Caledonia1NZNew Zealand5PGPapua New Guinea2SBSolomon Islands1VUVanuatu1
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How the holidays are celebrated

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Anzac Day
National holiday

Anzac Day

Anzac Day, observed on April 25th, is a solemn day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, honoring all who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. It commemorates the Gallipoli campaign and has evolved to recognize the sacrifices of all military personnel, fostering a deep sense of national pride and reflection.

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Australia Day
National holiday

Australia Day

Australia Day, celebrated on January 26th, marks the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet. It's a day of national pride and reflection on Australia's diverse society and achievements, though it also acknowledges the complex history and impact on Indigenous Australians, sparking ongoing discussions about its observance and meaning.

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Fiji Day
National holiday

Fiji Day

Fiji Day, celebrated annually on October 10th, commemorates Fiji's independence from British rule in 1970. It's a vibrant national holiday marked by a week of festivities, known as Fiji Week, celebrating the nation's rich cultural diversity, unity, and historical journey towards self-governance.

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Matariki
National holiday

Matariki

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is celebrated in New Zealand with the first rising of the Pleiades star cluster in late June or early July. It's a time for reflection, remembrance, and planning for the future, marked by cultural events, family gatherings, and a deep connection to Māori traditions and the natural world.

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