State approves public holidays

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Approved 10 public holidays for 2023. Picture: SUPPLIED

The Fijian Government has approved 10 public holidays for 2023.

Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Parveen Kumar said this would allow Fijians and stakeholders to plan their activities for next year.

The approval has been done through a gazette notice.

The approved public holidays are as follows:

  • New Year’s Day – Monday, January 2
  • Good Friday – Friday, April 7
  • Easter Saturday – Saturday, April 8
  • Easter Monday – Monday, April 10
  • Constitution Day – Thursday, September 7
  • Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday – Monday, October 2
  • Fiji Day – Tuesday, October 10
  • Diwali – Monday, November 13
  • Christmas Day – Monday, December 25
  • Boxing Day – Tuesday, December 26