What's on in the Pacific.

Aug 10, 2026· annual

Public holiday

National public holiday honouring fathers, observed on the Monday following the second Sunday of August.

Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026· annual

Public holiday

Lotu a Tamaiti — "Children's Sunday" — is one of Samoa's most cherished days, honouring children with white-clad church services, plays and Bible recitals followed by family feasts. Held on the second Sunday of October, with the Monday a public holiday.

Nov 11, 2026· annual

Public holiday

Public holiday focused on tree-planting and environmental events. Government offices and most shops closed; usually a low-key day for tourists.

Dec 25, 2026· annual

Public holiday

Christmas Day public holiday. Government offices, most shops, and many restaurants closed. Resorts operate with Christmas-themed dinners and activities; the following day (Boxing Day, 26 December) is also a public holiday.

Dec 26, 2026· annual

Public holiday

Second day of the Christmas public-holiday block. Government offices and most shops remain closed.

Jan 1, 2027· annual

Public holiday

Public holiday across Samoa. Most shops, government offices, and tourist services closed for the day; the following day (January 2nd) is also a public holiday. Resorts and hotels operate normally for guests.

Jan 2, 2027· annual

Public holiday

Second consecutive Samoan public holiday — government offices and most shops remain closed. Hotels and tourist services operate normally.

Mar 26, 2027· annual

Public holiday

Christian public holiday marking the crucifixion of Christ, observed nationwide with church services. Opens the Easter long weekend.

Mar 27, 2027· annual

Public holiday

Public holiday on the Saturday of the Easter long weekend, between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Mar 29, 2027· annual

Public holiday

Christian public holiday on the Monday after Easter Sunday, closing the Easter long weekend.

Apr 25, 2027· annual

Public holiday

Public holiday commemorating Samoans who served with Australia and New Zealand forces. Wreath-laying at the Mulinu'u memorial in the morning; otherwise a quiet public holiday.

May 10, 2027· annual

Public holiday

National public holiday honouring mothers, observed on the Monday following the second Sunday of May. Mothers traditionally wear white and are treated to family feasts.

Jun 1, 2027· annual

Public holiday

Samoa's national day, commemorating independence from New Zealand administration on 1 January 1962 (celebrated 1 June by convention). Flag-raising at the Mulinu'u Peninsula, parades, traditional events. Government offices and most shops closed; resorts operate normally with extra cultural programming for guests.

Jun 1, 2027· annual

Public holiday · Mulinu'u Peninsula

Annual public holiday commemorating Samoa's 1962 independence — the first South Pacific nation to gain it. Flag-raising at Mulinu'u, parades and cultural performances across Apia.