Tonga Local Events
Winter is a special time for a Tonga holiday as it hosts one of the most spectacular water events in the world, as the giant humpback whales frolic in the warm Tongan waters at the end of their long migration. There are many unique events in Tonga to enjoy throughout the year. Check back here regularly for up-to date information on upcoming Tonga events.
Place: Nationwide (6 Apr 2012)* Good Friday is the Friday before Easter. It commemorates the execution of Jesus by crucifixion.
Place: Tonga (8 Apr 2012 - 9 Apr 2012)
Public Holiday in Tonga. Celebration of Easter
Place: Nationwide (25 Apr 2012)
ANZAC (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps) Day commemorates those soldiers who died during world wars (from the Boer war to the Vietnam war), and particularly remembers those who died during the Gallipoli campaign during WW1 (Turkey).
Place: Tonga (4 Jun 2012)
In 1862 King George Tupou I of Tonga issued the Emancipation Edict, which emancipated the country's serfs.
HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a Lavaka's Birthday
Place: Tonga (12 Jul 2012)Commemorating from 2007 the birthday of the heir to the throne and Crown Prince of Tonga – HRH Prince Tupouto’a-Lavaka.
Official Birthday of His Majesty King George Tupou V
Place: Tonga (1 Aug 2012)The 1st of August every year since 2008 is the official birthday of His Majesty King George Tupou V.
Constitution Day (Public Holiday)
Place: Tonga (4 Nov 2012)Public holiday here in Tonga but due to date change according to the year, this will be observed on the 7th.
King George Tupou 1 Commemoration Day
Place: Tonga (4 Dec 2012)Public holiday for the Kingdom and due to this year it falls on a Sunday therefore this will be observed for the 05th.
Place: Nationwide (25 Dec 2012)
Public Holiday worlwide.
Christmas day which everyone celebrate the born of his majesty "Jesus of Nazareth"
Place: Nationwide (26 Dec 2012)
Public Holiday
Place: Nationwide (1 Jan 2013)
Nothing is quite like the way Tongans celebrate New Year.
