| Missionary Day | |
|---|---|
_at_Otaheite,_lithograph_by_Kronheim_%26_Co.jpg) The missionary ship Duff arriving in Tahiti, 1797 | |
| Observed by | French Polynesia |
| Significance | To mark the arrival of the London Missionary Society (LMS) missionaries in 1797 |
| Celebrations | Cultural shows, public concerts and other events of cultural significance |
| Observances | Re-enactment of first landing |
| Date | 5 March |
| Next time | 5 March 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Missionary Day (French: Arrivée de l'Évangile)[1] is an official holiday in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France. It is celebrated annually on 5 March, to mark the arrival of the London Missionary Society (LMS) missionaries in 1797 when their ship Duff landed at Matavai Bay.[2] It is a non-working holiday.[1]
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