| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | National |
| 2026-02-16 | Washington's Birthday | National |
| 2026-04-17 | American Samoa Flag Day | National |
| 2026-05-25 | Memorial Day | National |
| 2026-06-19 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | National |
| 2026-07-03 | Independence Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-07-04 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-07-16 | Manu'a Islands Cession Day | National |
| 2026-09-07 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-10-11 | White Sunday | National |
| 2026-10-12 | Columbus Day | National |
| 2026-11-11 | Veterans Day | National |
| 2026-11-26 | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does American Samoa have in 2026?
American Samoa has 15 public holidays in 2026: 14 national holidays, 1 substitute day. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, 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 2026
American Samoa's public holidays create 9 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 17 - Mon 19 January: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 17 January to Monday 19 January).
- Sat 14 - Mon 16 February: Washington's Birthday (3-day weekend, Saturday 14 February to Monday 16 February).
- Fri 17 - Sun 19 April: American Samoa Flag Day (3-day weekend, Friday 17 April to Sunday 19 April).
- Sat 23 - Mon 25 May: Memorial Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May).
- Fri 19 - Sun 21 June: Juneteenth National Independence Day (3-day weekend, Friday 19 June to Sunday 21 June).
- Fri 3 - Sun 5 July: Independence Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July).
- Sat 5 - Mon 7 September: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 5 September to Monday 7 September).
- Sat 10 - Mon 12 October: White Sunday (3-day weekend, Saturday 10 October to Monday 12 October).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in American Samoa 2026
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.
- 3 July 2026 (Friday) - given as the day off for Independence Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Oceania for the wider picture.
Public holidays in American Samoa: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in American Samoa in 2026. 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 2026 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 (2026)
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 (observed)
When Independence Day falls at a weekend, many countries transfer the public holiday to the nearest weekday so that workers do not lose a day off. The substituted date is labelled as observed. The holiday itself commemorates the anniversary of a nation's independence or sovereignty, and is typically marked with flag raising ceremonies, parades and speeches by national leaders.
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.