Events in the year 2026 in Nauru.
Incumbents President: David Adeang Vice President: Lionel Aingimea (since 16 April) Speaker of Parliament: Marcus Stephen
Events 31 March – Parliament unanimously passes a constitutional amendment to extend the parliamentary term from 3 to 4 years after the amendment failed to pass via referendum in October 2025. 16 April – Lionel Aingimea is sworn in as the first Vice President of Nauru. 13 May – The Parliament of Nauru passes a constitutional amendment to change the name of the country to Naoero. 30 July – The Nauruan government revokes its recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. 3 August – Nauru changes its official name to the Republic of Naoero, which matches the spelling and pronunciation of the Nauruan language. 7 September – Nauru inaugurates its first Israeli embassy in Jerusalem.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 31 January – Independence Day 8 March – International Women's Day 18 April – Good Friday 21 April – Easter Monday 22 April – Easter Tuesday 17 May – Constitution Day 1 July – RONPhos Handover Day 19 August – Ibumin Earoeni Day 25 September – National Youth Day 26 October – Angam Day 25 December – Christmas Day 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
25 February – Ludwig Scotty, 77, former president (2003, 2004–2007) and five-time speaker of the Parliament
References
External links Online calendar