Whit Monday in Wallis & Futuna
Whit Monday, called lundi de Pentecôte in French, is listed among Wallis and Futuna’s legal public holidays. Its date moves with Easter, and the holiday’s Christian meaning comes from the Pentecost story of the Holy Spirit and the beginnings of the Church.[1][2]
Public holiday status
Wallis and Futuna’s territorial labour code lists Whit Monday among the territory’s legal public holidays.[1]
The calendar lists no substitute or observed day for Whit Monday. The material reviewed does not establish a general replacement-day rule for when a public holiday falls on a rest day, so workers should check the rules that apply to their employer.[1]
Christian meaning
Pentecost is a Christian feast observed fifty days after Easter. The Vatican describes it as the celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit to Jesus’ disciples and the beginning of the Church’s mission; Whit Monday follows Pentecost Sunday.[2]
This Christian background explains the name and place of Whit Monday in the calendar. Check local guidance for information about ceremonies, family meals, foods or regional differences associated specifically with Whit Monday.[2]
Planning around the holiday
Because the territorial code identifies the day as a public holiday, visitors should check directly with offices, banks, shops and transport providers before relying on their usual Monday schedules.[1]
Whit Monday: common questions
Is Whit Monday a public holiday in Wallis and Futuna?
Yes. The territory’s labour code includes lundi de Pentecôte in its list of legal public holidays.[1]
When does Whit Monday fall?
It falls on the Monday after Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is observed fifty days after Easter, so the date changes from year to year.[2]
Does everyone get the day off?
Check the rules that apply to your employment or service.[1]
Are shops, banks and transport services open?
Check opening hours and transport arrangements with the specific business or provider before travelling.[1]
Sources and references
Sources used for Whit Monday in Wallis & Futuna:
- TERRITOIRE DES ÎLES WALLIS ET FUTUNA- Les services de l'État et du Territoire à Wallis et Futuna
- Pentecost- Vatican News