Fiji Day Holiday confirmed for Monday, October 12
The gazette lists Monday, October 12, as the official Fiji Day observed holiday.
Friday 09 October 2026 | 13:00
Fijians will enjoy a long weekend after the Government officially declared Monday, October 12, 2026, a public holiday in observance of Fiji Day.
The declaration was published in the Government of Fiji Gazette today, October 9, under the Employment Relations Act 2007.
The gazette lists Monday, October 12, as the official Fiji Day observed holiday.
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