| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-01-20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | National |
| 2025-02-17 | Washington's Birthday | National |
| 2025-04-17 | American Samoa Flag Day | National |
| 2025-05-26 | Memorial Day | National |
| 2025-06-19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | National |
| 2025-07-04 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-07-16 | Manu'a Islands Cession Day | National |
| 2025-09-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-10-12 | White Sunday | National |
| 2025-10-13 | Columbus Day | National |
| 2025-11-11 | Veterans Day | National |
| 2025-11-27 | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does American Samoa have in 2025?
American Samoa has 14 public holidays in 2025: 14 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in March, August. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how American Samoa's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in American Samoa 2025
American Samoa's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 18 - Mon 20 January: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 18 January to Monday 20 January).
- Sat 15 - Mon 17 February: Washington's Birthday (3-day weekend, Saturday 15 February to Monday 17 February).
- Sat 24 - Mon 26 May: Memorial Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 24 May to Monday 26 May).
- Fri 4 - Sun 6 July: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Friday 4 July to Sunday 6 July).
- Sat 30 August - Mon 1 September: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 30 August to Monday 1 September).
- Sat 11 - Mon 13 October: White Sunday (3-day weekend, Saturday 11 October to Monday 13 October).
Observed and substitute holidays in American Samoa 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2025 no public holiday in American Samoa is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Oceania for the wider picture.
Public holidays in American Samoa: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in American Samoa in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in American Samoa.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in American Samoa (2025)
Our American Samoa public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on 25 December is the Christian feast of the Nativity of Jesus and one of the most widely observed public holidays in the world. It is a legal holiday in most nations with Christian majorities or heritage, and a cultural holiday in many others. Customs include family gatherings, gift giving, special meals and decorated trees. Countries following the Julian or Oriental Orthodox calendars often celebrate on 7 January instead.