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A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-09","name":"Constitution Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Marks 9 July 1980, when Palau's constitution was approved in a referendum. It took effect on 1 January 1981.","at_work":"Fine to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Constitution Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-09-07","name":"Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Labor Day is held on the first Monday of September in the United States and Canada. The date was suggested as sitting midway between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. It is called the \"unofficial end of summer\" because it marks the end of the nominal summer season in the US.","at_work":"Fine to mention. 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A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy United Nations Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-24","name":"United Nations Day","day_off":true,"kind":"International, civic","about":"United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the official creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945. In 1947 the UN General Assembly declared the date to be devoted to making known the aims and achievements of the UN.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy United Nations Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-11-26","name":"Thanksgiving Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National and cultural","about":"Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November in Palau, followed by Family Day on the Friday.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. 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If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, \"Happy holidays\" is a safe choice.","what_to_say":"Merry Christmas! Or: \"Happy holidays, enjoy the break.\"","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"Many countries also have 24 or 26 December off."}},{"date":"2027-01-01","name":"New Year's Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic and cultural","about":"The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.","at_work":"Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.","what_to_say":"Happy New Year! 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