National Children's Day, known as Aso Tamaliki, is observed in Tuvalu every first Monday of August. This public holiday highlights the importance of children's welfare in the small Pacific nation, which has a population of about 11,000, with approximately one-third being children under 14. The day emphasizes the government's commitment to children's rights, as all children under 18 receive free medical care and those aged 6 to 15 are entitled to free compulsory education. While there is an elementary school on each island, secondary education is limited to two schools located on Vaitupu and Funafuti, where children often live during the school year. The establishment of National Children's Day reflects the government's increased focus on education and child welfare in Tuvalu.