Festivals

Constitution Day

Season or date: October 19

Ceremonies, sports events, and cultural shows are held island-wide to celebrate the achievement of self-government

Taoga Niue Arts & Cultural Festival

Season or date: Biennial, around April

A major event preserving cultural heritage through art exhibitions, weaving demonstrations, and traditional dance

Vagahau Niue Week

Season or date: First week of October

Events held in schools and villages to preserve the endangered Niuean language

Hikiuleo o Niue Music Festival

Season or date: September

Music festival featuring local and NZ-based artists

Ekalesia Kerisiano Niue Christmas Carol Competition

Season or date: December 24–25

Major religious event where village choirs compete

Public holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • Waitangi Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday
  • King's Birthday
  • Constitution Day
  • Whit Monday
  • Boxing Day