Public holidays in Nauru
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Holidays in Nauru. Nauru is an island nation in Micronesia.
Date | Name | Information |
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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 | [5] |
17 May | Constitution Day | Celebrates when the Constitution of Nauru was created[6] |
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.[7] |
26 October | Angam Day | |
25 December | Christmas Day | |
26 December | Boxing Day |
Notes
- ↑ http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/126656?redirectedFrom=New+Year%27s+Day#eid34749957
- ↑ http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2014/01/220773.htm
- ↑ http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/79942?redirectedFrom=Good+Friday#eid
- ↑ http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/59097?redirectedFrom=Easter+Monday#eid189455158
- ↑ http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/59097?redirectedFrom=Easter+Monday#eid189455158
- ↑ http://www.athletics-oceania.com/index.php?id=18&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=1720&cHash=027344d..
- ↑ http://www.iexplore.com/travel-guides/australia-and-south-pacific/nauru/festivals-and-events
References
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