Public holidays in Nauru (Redirected from Independence Day (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.
31 January Independence Day Celebrates the Independence of Nauru, 31 January 1968
Friday before Easter Sunday Good Friday The anniversary of the death of Jesus
The day after Easter Sunday Easter Monday
17 May Constitution Day Celebrates when the Constitution of Nauru was created
1 July RONPhos Handover Day Celebrates the taking over of phosphate mining in Nauru from the British Phosphate Commission by the Nauru Phosphate Corporation. Established in 2017.
19 August Ibumin Earoeni Translates to "Day of the Tribes." Celebrates the tribes of Nauru and the matrilineal system.
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.
26 October Angam Day
25 December Christmas Day
26 December Boxing Day

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