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Solomon Islands Upcoming Holidays

All upcoming public holidays and observances for 2025-2026

23 upcoming holidaysUpdated: 12/24/2025

About These Holidays

This list shows all upcoming national holidays, public holidays, and observances for Solomon Islands for 2025 and 2026. Some holidays may be regional or observed only in specific locations.

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DateHolidayType
December 2025
Fri
Friday, December 26, 2025
National Day of Thanksgiving
National Day of Thanksgiving is a public holiday in Solomon Islands
Public Holiday
January 2026
Thu
Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
February 2026
Wed
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Choiseul Province Day
Choiseul Province Day is a local holiday in Solomon Islands
Local holiday
March 2026
Fri
Friday, March 20, 2026
March Equinox
March Equinox in Solomon Islands (Honiara)
Season
April 2026
Fri
Friday, April 3, 2026
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
Sat
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
Sun
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Observance
Mon
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Public Holiday
May 2026
Mon
Monday, May 25, 2026
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Observance
June 2026
Tue
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Isabel Province Day
Isabel Province Day is a local holiday in Solomon Islands
Local holiday
Mon
Monday, June 8, 2026
Temotu Province Day
Temotu Province Day is a local holiday in Solomon Islands
Local holiday
Sun
Sunday, June 21, 2026
June Solstice
June Solstice in Solomon Islands (Honiara)
Season
Mon
Monday, June 29, 2026
Central Province Day
Central Province Day is a local holiday in Solomon Islands
Local holiday
July 2026
Tue
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Solomon Islands
Public Holiday
Mon
Monday, July 20, 2026
Rennell and Bellona Province Day
Rennell and Bellona Province Day is a local holiday in Solomon Islands
Local holiday
August 2026
Sat
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Guadalcanal Province Day
Guadalcanal Province Day is a local holiday in Solomon Islands
Local holiday
Mon
Monday, August 3, 2026
Makira-Ulawa Province Day
Makira-Ulawa Province Day is a local holiday in Solomon Islands
Local holiday
Sat
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Malaita Province Day
Malaita Province Day is a local holiday in Solomon Islands
Local holiday
September 2026
Wed
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
September Equinox
September Equinox in Solomon Islands (Honiara)
Season
December 2026
Mon
Monday, December 7, 2026
Western Province Day
Western Province Day is a local holiday in Solomon Islands
Local holiday
Mon
Monday, December 21, 2026
December Solstice
December Solstice in Solomon Islands (Honiara)
Season
Fri
Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Public Holiday
Sat
Saturday, December 26, 2026
National Day of Thanksgiving
National Day of Thanksgiving is a public holiday in Solomon Islands
Public Holiday

Understanding Solomon Islands Holidays

Holiday Culture in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands celebrates a diverse array of holidays reflecting its cultural complexity. The calendar includes religious festivals from multiple traditions, national commemorations, and unique local celebrations.

Major Holidays in Solomon Islands

National Day of Thanksgiving

Friday, December 26, 2025

National Day of Thanksgiving is a public holiday in Solomon Islands

Public Holiday

New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Public Holiday

Easter Monday

Monday, April 6, 2026

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.

Public Holiday

Holiday Pattern & Statistics

Solomon Islands observes 23 official holidays in 2025. The typical range for countries in this region is 10-12 holidays annually.

Solomon Islands's 23 official holidays reflect the nation's mixed heritage and national traditions. Holiday observance may vary by region within the country.

Business Travel & Coordination

Plan business travel to Solomon Islands carefully around major holidays when offices close and transportation becomes congested. Check regional variations as holiday observance may differ across provinces or states.

Cultural Traditions

Solomon Islands's holiday traditions emphasize family gatherings, traditional foods, and community celebrations. Many holidays involve multi-day festivities with distinct customs for each day.

Timezone Coordination Tips

When coordinating meetings with Solomon Islands, verify holiday schedules in advance as dates may vary, especially for lunar calendar-based holidays. Use SyncMyTime's timezone tools to ensure perfect scheduling alignment.

Why Check Solomon Islands Public Holidays?

  • Plan business meetings and avoid scheduling conflicts during bank closures
  • Coordinate with remote teams and international colleagues across time zones
  • Book travel and accommodations around peak holiday periods for better rates
  • Respect cultural and religious observances important to local communities
  • Optimize project timelines and deadlines accounting for reduced business days
  • Anticipate supply chain and logistics disruptions during major holidays

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Perfectly Synchronized

Our holiday calendar for Solomon Islands is regularly updated to ensure accuracy. Use this information alongside our Solomon Islands timezone tools and meeting planner to coordinate seamlessly with Solomon Islands and stay perfectly synchronized with local schedules.