From Vivid Sydneyto the Goroka Show.
18 festivals and public holidays for 6 countries in Oceania, with dates, local customs and where to stay.
Next on the calendar
In date order. Festivals without confirmed dates show the month they ran last time.
Waitangi Day
Expected February 2027NZNew Zealand
Adelaide Fringe Festival
Expected February 2027AUAustralia
Yap Day Festival
Expected February 2027FMMicronesia
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Expected March 2027NZNew Zealand
Pasifika Festival
Expected March 2027NZNew Zealand
Hiri Moale Festival
Expected April 2027PGPapua New Guinea
Warbirds Over Wanaka
Expected April 2027NZNew Zealand
Vivid Sydney
Expected May 2027AUAustralia
Bula Festival
Expected July 2027FJFiji
Ekka - The Royal Queensland Show
Expected August 2027AUAustralia
Hamilton Island Race Week
Expected August 2027AUAustralia
Shell Money Festival
Expected August 2027SBSolomon IslandsDays off ahead
The next public and bank holidays across 6 countries in Oceania. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.
- 26OctLabour DayNZNew ZealandIn 15 days
- 29OctJour de l'UnitéVUVanuatuIn 18 days
- 1NovAll Saints' DayNCNew CaledoniaIn 21 days
- 4NovConstitutional DayTOTongaIn 24 days
- 11NovArmistice DayNCNew CaledoniaIn 31 days
- 7DecTupou I DayTOTongaIn 57 days
- 25DecChristmas DayAUAustraliaIn 75 days
- 25DecChristmas DayFJFijiIn 75 days
Find your kind of festival
9 countries with festivals
Each country page has its festivals and its full public holiday calendar.
How the holidays are celebrated
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
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
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
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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