Public holidays
Micronesia: 10 public holiday dates in 2026 (10 days off) and 11 in 2027 (11 days off), with 253 working days in 2026 and 252 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 31 March 2026 | 2026-W14 | Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day | Yes |
| Sunday 10 May 2026 | 2026-W19 | Federated States of Micronesia Day | Yes |
| Monday 11 May 2026 | 2026-W20 | Federated States of Micronesia Day | Yes |
| Friday 23 October 2026 | 2026-W43 | United Nations Day | Yes |
| Saturday 24 October 2026 | 2026-W43 | United Nations Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 2026-W45 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 2026-W46 | FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day | Yes |
| Monday 23 November 2026 | 2026-W48 | Presidents Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 31 March 2027 | 2027-W13 | Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day | Yes |
| Monday 10 May 2027 | 2027-W19 | Federated States of Micronesia Day | Yes |
| Sunday 24 October 2027 | 2027-W42 | United Nations Day | Yes |
| Monday 25 October 2027 | 2027-W43 | United Nations Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 3 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Thursday 11 November 2027 | 2027-W45 | FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 23 November 2027 | 2027-W47 | Presidents Day | Yes |
| Friday 24 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Friday 31 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| April | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| December | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| Q1 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Q2 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Q3 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Q4 | 61 | 60 | −1 |
| Year | 253 | 252 | −1 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
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.
31 March is Culture Day, observed in all four states of the Federated States of Micronesia.
At work: Very welcome to mention. A day off.
10 May, listed as Constitution Day, is observed in all four states: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
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. It is observed in all four states.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Marks 3 November 1986, the effective date of the Compact of Free Association with the United States.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
11 November is Veterans Day, observed in all four states of the Federated States of Micronesia.
At work: Fine to mention with respect. A day off.
23 November is Presidents Day, observed in all four states of the Federated States of Micronesia.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
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