Public Holidays in American Samoa
Statutory public holidays in American Samoa, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
American Samoa at a glance
American Samoa’s public holidays follow the US federal calendar with local additions, including Flag Day on 17 April and Manu’a Islands Day.
As a US territory, federal holidays apply, and the local calendar adds territorial commemorations.
American Samoa public holidays 2026
The dates below come from American Samoa’s published calendar for 2026. Open the full year for the complete list.
| Holiday | Date | Year |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 19Mon | 2026 |
| President's Day | Feb 16Mon | 2026 |
| March Equinox | Mar 20Fri | 2026 |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | 2026 |
| Flag Day | Apr 17Fri | 2026 |
| Memorial Day | May 25Mon | 2026 |
| Juneteenth Independence Day | Jun 19Fri | 2026 |
| June Solstice | Jun 20Sat | 2026 |
| Independence Day | Jul 4Sat | 2026 |
| Manu'a Cession Day | Jul 16Thu | 2026 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7Mon | 2026 |
Showing 12 of 18 dates recorded for 2026.
Major cities in American Samoa
The urban centres that anchor most trips to American Samoa.
Pago Pago
The capital on Tutuila, of a deep harbour, a rainmaker mountain and markets.
Fagatogo
The legislative capital village, with the Fono and a market.
Tafuna
The largest settlement, with the airport and a modern commercial strip.
Leone
A village on the west coast with a church and a waterfall inland.
Nu'uuli
A village on the south coast, with schools and a lagoon front.
Top attractions in American Samoa
The places that draw most visitors to American Samoa.
National Park of American Samoa
A rainforest park of mountains, coral reefs and traditional villages.
Rainmaker Mountain
A ridge above Pago Pago harbour that catches the clouds that give it its name.
Ofu Beach
A crescent of white sand and a coral reef on the Manu'a group.
Blunts Point Battery
World War Two coastal guns above the harbour entrance.
Jean P. Haydon Museum
A naval administration building of Samoan artefacts and history.
Vai'ava Strait
A cliff-bound strait of basalt sea stacks and blowholes.
Festivals, food and getting around American Samoa
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Falls on Jan 19
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President's Day
Falls on Feb 16
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Flag Day
Falls on Apr 17
Food & drink
Getting around
Aiga buses and taxis serve Tutuila; boats and small planes reach the Manu'a islands.
Travelling around American Samoa’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in American Samoa tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
American Samoa's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
American Samoa public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does American Samoa have?
American Samoa has 18 dates recorded on its 2026 calendar, ranging from national statutory holidays to widely marked observances that are not days off work.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for American Samoa is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are American Samoa's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, American Samoa typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in American Samoa?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for American Samoa?
Calendars are published for 2027, 2026, 2025.