Public holidays in Nauru
This a list of holidays in Nauru, an island nation in [Micronesia]].
| Date | Name | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | The first day of the year.[1] |
| 31 January | Independence Day | Celebrates the Independence of Nauru, 31 January 1968[2] |
| Friday before Easter Sunday | Good Friday | The anniversary of the death of Jesus[3] |
| The day after Easter Sunday | Easter Monday | [4] |
| The day after Easter Monday | Easter Tuesday | [4] |
| 17 May | Constitution Day | Celebrates when the Constitution of Nauru was created[5] |
| 25 September | National Youth Day | This emphasis is on healthy living and active pursuits on the island infamous for having the world’s largest percentage of obesity. Volleyball, tug of war and a relay race around the Nauru International Airport airstrip are just some of the competitions held during this vibrant festival.[6] |
| 26 October | Angam Day | |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | |
| 26 December | Boxing Day |
Notes
- ^ "Home : Oxford English Dictionary". oed.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Republic of Nauru's Independence Day". state.gov. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Home : Oxford English Dictionary". oed.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Easter, n.1 : Oxford English Dictionary". oed.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ http://www.athletics-oceania.com/index.php?id=18&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=1720&cHash=027344d..
- ^ "Nauru Holidays and Festivals". iexplore.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
References
- "Nauru Country Profile". United Nations. Archived from the original on 27 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
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