Tuvalu Day (Independence Celebration)
Season or date: October 1-2
Nationwide largest event showcasing parades and traditional Faatele dance
Festivals in Tuvalu
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Gospel Day
Season or date: May 13
Holiday celebrating arrival of Christianity with hymns and sports competitions
Commonwealth Day
Season or date: Second Monday of March
Ceremony celebrating unity as Commonwealth member nation
Faatele Competition
Season or date: August
Competition where each island demonstrates traditional dance skills
Children's Day
Season or date: August 5
School events and sports competitions wishing for children's healthy growth
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Gospel Day
- Queen's Birthday
- Children's Day
- Tuvalu Day
- Prince's Birthday
- Christmas
- Boxing Day