Victory Day
Nationwide public holiday in French Polynesia · Fête de la Victoire
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 May | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 8 May | Saturday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in French Polynesia.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Friday 7 May off and get 4 days in a row (Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Papeete around 8 May: high 28°C (82°F), low 26°C (79°F), rain on 63% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Papeete. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 8 May in Papeete: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in French Polynesia
Monday, 17 May 2027
Victory Day in other countries
New Caledonia
Wallis and Futuna
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Cuba
Czechia
Estonia
France
French Guiana
French Southern Territories
Guadeloupe
More for French Polynesia
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.