| Date: | February 1986 |
| Flag Image: | Flag of Tuvalu (1978–1995).svg |
| Yes Text: | Republic |
| No Text: | Constitutional monarchy |
| Yes: | 121 |
| No: | 2144 |
| Invalid: | 97 |
A referendum on becoming a republic was held in Tuvalu in February 1986. However, the proposed change was approved on only one of the eight islands, resulting in the country remaining a constitutional monarchy.[1]
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 121 | 5.14 | |
| Against | 2,144 | 90.75 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 97 | - | |
| Total | 2,362 | 100 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 52.24 |