Public holidays
Northern Mariana Islands: 17 public holiday dates in 2026 (17 days off) and 19 in 2027 (19 days off), with 245 working days in 2026 and 245 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 |
| Monday 19 January 2026 | 2026-W04 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Yes |
| Monday 16 February 2026 | 2026-W08 | Washington's Birthday | Yes |
| Tuesday 24 March 2026 | 2026-W13 | Commonwealth Covenant Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 25 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Memorial Day | Yes |
| Friday 19 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 July 2026 | 2026-W27 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 4 July 2026 | 2026-W27 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Monday 7 September 2026 | 2026-W37 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | Commonwealth Cultural Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 2026-W45 | Election Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 2026-W45 | Citizenship Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 2026-W46 | Veterans Day | Yes |
| Thursday 26 November 2026 | 2026-W48 | Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | 2026-W50 | Constitution 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 18 January 2027 | 2027-W03 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Yes |
| Monday 15 February 2027 | 2027-W07 | Washington's Birthday | Yes |
| Wednesday 24 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Commonwealth Covenant Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 31 May 2027 | 2027-W22 | Memorial Day | Yes |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 19 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Yes |
| Sunday 4 July 2027 | 2027-W26 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Monday 5 July 2027 | 2027-W27 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Monday 6 September 2027 | 2027-W36 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Monday 11 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Commonwealth Cultural Day | Yes |
| Thursday 4 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | Citizenship Day | Yes |
| Thursday 11 November 2027 | 2027-W45 | Veterans Day | Yes |
| Thursday 25 November 2027 | 2027-W47 | Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 8 December 2027 | 2027-W49 | Constitution 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 |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Memorial Day | Monday 25 May 2026 | Monday 31 May 2027 | +6 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday 19 January 2026 | Monday 18 January 2027 | −1 day |
| Washington's Birthday | Monday 16 February 2026 | Monday 15 February 2027 | −1 day |
| Labor Day | Monday 7 September 2026 | Monday 6 September 2027 | −1 day |
| Commonwealth Cultural Day | Monday 12 October 2026 | Monday 11 October 2027 | −1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday 26 November 2026 | Thursday 25 November 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| February | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| June | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| December | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| Q1 | 60 | 59 | −1 |
| Q2 | 62 | 63 | +1 |
| Q3 | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Q4 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| Year | 245 | 245 | 0 |
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement. It was signed into law in 1983 and first observed on 20 January 1986.
At work: Fine to mention. A federal holiday, so government offices are closed; private employers differ.
A US federal holiday on the third Monday of February. It honours George Washington, the first President (born 22 February 1732), and is often celebrated as Presidents' Day, in honour of all presidents.
At work: Fine to mention. Banks, schools and government offices are closed, and many companies give the day off, but some do not.
24 March is Commonwealth Covenant Day in the Northern Mariana Islands. A covenant to establish a commonwealth in political union with the United States was approved in a 1975 referendum.
At work: Welcome to mention. 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.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for mourning the US military personnel who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. People visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers place American flags on the graves in national cemeteries. The flag is flown at half-staff until noon.
At work: Solemn, so "Happy" does not fit; "Have a good weekend" is safer. A Monday off for federal offices.
Juneteenth, on 19 June, is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It refers to 19 June 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
At work: Fine to mention; it is a day of celebration and reflection on history. Private employers decide for themselves whether to give the day off, so check before assuming.
Independence Day, known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, which declared the Thirteen Colonies no longer subject to the British monarch. It is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts and family reunions.
At work: Fine and friendly to mention.
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. It is a long weekend, and work tends to pick up afterwards.
4 November is Citizenship Day in the Northern Mariana Islands. On 4 November 1986 the Northern Mariana Islands constitution became fully effective under the Covenant.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on 11 November to honour military veterans of the US Armed Forces. It was originally known as Armistice Day and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. It is distinct from Memorial Day: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all US veterans, while Memorial Day honours those who died in service.
At work: A federal holiday. Fine to mention.
A harvest festival held on the fourth Thursday of November. Families and friends gather for a big meal and give thanks for the year. These US territories observe all US federal holidays, including Thanksgiving.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Expect US colleagues to be hard to reach for several days.
8 December is Constitution Day in the Northern Mariana 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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