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Pirae, Îles du Vent, French Polynesia – French Polynesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Pirae, French Polynesia

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
12:49:44 TAHT
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Population: 14,475
District: Pirae

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Pirae, Îles du Vent


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Pirae. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Pirae.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Pirae observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Fête de l'Autonomie (Autonomy Day) on June 29) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Pirae.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Pirae, Îles du Vent

This is French Polynesia's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on French Polynesia's country-level and Îles du Vent holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Pirae as anywhere else in French Polynesia.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Pirae

These are French Polynesia's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on French Polynesia's country and Îles du Vent holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Pirae just as everywhere else in French Polynesia.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Fête de l'Autonomie (Autonomy Day)June 29Territorial HolidayTerritorial Govt Closurewww.presidence.pf

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Pirae

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

HolidayDateOpportunity
Fête de l'Autonomie (Autonomy Day)Tue, Jun 29, 2027Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Pirae

Pirae's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on French Polynesia's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Pirae's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule French Polynesia declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 14,475 and running on the Pacific/Tahiti time zone, Pirae follows French Polynesia's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Pirae Public Holidays

Are banks in Pirae closed on public holidays?

Yes. Pirae's bank branches follow French Polynesia's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.


What public holidays are observed in Pirae?

Public holidays observed in Pirae include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across French Polynesia, since Pirae doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.


How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Pirae?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Pirae so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.


Do public holidays in Pirae differ from other cities in French Polynesia?

No — public holidays in French Polynesia are set nationally, not city by city, so Pirae observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in French Polynesia. This page is a convenient Pirae-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.


What time zone does Pirae use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Pirae runs on the Pacific/Tahiti time zone. Since French Polynesia's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Pirae — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Pirae's public holiday dates come from?

Pirae follows French Polynesia's national statutory holidays, published via www.presidence.pf — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Pirae Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Fête de l'Autonomie (Autonomy Day) (June 29)
📍 Pirae Quick Facts
State / Province: Îles du Vent
Population: 14,475
Time Zone: Pacific/Tahiti
Coordinates: -17.5299°, -149.5512°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: -10:00 to -09:00
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 112
Driving Side: Right side