Public holidays
Marshall Islands: 11 public holiday dates in 2026 (11 days off) and 14 in 2027 (14 days off), with 251 working days in 2026 and 249 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 |
| Sunday 1 March 2026 | 2026-W09 | Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day | Yes |
| Monday 2 March 2026 | 2026-W10 | Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day Holiday | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 July 2026 | 2026-W27 | Fisherman's Day | Yes |
| Friday 4 September 2026 | 2026-W36 | Dri-jerbal Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 September 2026 | 2026-W39 | Manit Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 17 November 2026 | 2026-W47 | President's Day | Yes |
| Friday 4 December 2026 | 2026-W49 | Gospel 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 |
| Monday 1 March 2027 | 2027-W09 | Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Friday 30 April 2027 | 2027-W17 | Constitution Day Holiday | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Friday 2 July 2027 | 2027-W26 | Fisherman's Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 September 2027 | 2027-W35 | Dri-jerbal Day | Yes |
| Friday 24 September 2027 | 2027-W38 | Manit Day | Yes |
| Monday 15 November 2027 | 2027-W46 | General Election Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 17 November 2027 | 2027-W46 | President's Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 December 2027 | 2027-W48 | Gospel Day | Yes |
| Friday 24 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day Holiday | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Friday 31 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | New Year's Day Holiday | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Fisherman's Day | Friday 3 July 2026 | Friday 2 July 2027 | −1 day |
| Dri-jerbal Day | Friday 4 September 2026 | Friday 3 September 2027 | −1 day |
| Manit Day | Friday 25 September 2026 | Friday 24 September 2027 | −1 day |
| Gospel Day | Friday 4 December 2026 | Friday 3 December 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| May | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| October | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| November | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| Q1 | 62 | 61 | −1 |
| Q2 | 63 | 64 | +1 |
| Q3 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Q4 | 63 | 61 | −2 |
| Year | 251 | 249 | −2 |
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.
1 March is Remembrance Day in the Marshall Islands, the anniversary of the Castle Bravo test of 1 March 1954, the most powerful nuclear device ever detonated by the United States.
At work: A solemn day; mention it only with respect. A day off.
1 March is Remembrance Day in the Marshall Islands, the anniversary of the Castle Bravo test of 1 March 1954, the most powerful nuclear device ever detonated by the United States.
At work: A solemn day; mention it only with respect. A day off.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
Marks 1 May 1979, when the constitution of the Marshall Islands came into force.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
The first Friday in July is Fishermen's Day in the Marshall Islands.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
The first Friday in September is Labor Day in the Marshall Islands.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
The last Friday in September is Manit Day, a public holiday in the Marshall Islands.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
17 November is Presidents' Day in the Marshall Islands.
At work: Fine to mention. A day off.
The first Friday in December is Gospel Day in the Marshall Islands.
At work: Welcome 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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