Public Holidays in Marshall Islands
Statutory public holidays in Marshall Islands, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Marshall Islands at a glance
The Marshall Islands’ public holidays mark Independence Day on 21 October alongside Christian feast days and Constitution Day on 1 May.
Several dates move with Easter, and the country’s Protestant and Catholic traditions both shape the calendar.
Marshall Islands public holidays 2026
Marshall Islands has 11 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day | Mar 1Sun | National |
| Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day Holiday | Mar 2Mon | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | National |
| Constitution Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Fisherman's Day | Jul 3Fri | National |
| Dri-jerbal Day | Sep 4Fri | National |
| Manit Day | Sep 25Fri | National |
| President's Day | Nov 17Tue | National |
| Gospel Day | Dec 4Fri | National |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
Showing 11 of 11 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Marshall Islands
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Marshall Islands.
Majuro
A narrow atoll capital of a lagoon, a causeway and a small urban strip.
Ebeye
One of the most densely populated islands in the Pacific, on Kwajalein atoll.
Laura
A village at the western end of Majuro with a good beach and reef.
Rita
A village on the lagoon side with markets and a church.
Jabat
A small outer island of coconut palms and a reef.
Top attractions in Marshall Islands
The places that draw most visitors to Marshall Islands.
Bikini Atoll
A nuclear test atoll where wrecks and the Bravo crater lie beneath the reef.
Majuro Lagoon
A vast sheltered lagoon of reefs, islets and wreck diving.
Arno Atoll
A nearby atoll of quiet villages and a broad lagoon.
Rongelap
An atoll evacuated after nuclear fallout, with a returning community.
Alele Museum
A small museum of Marshallese artefacts and stick charts.
Eneko Island
A small islet of a white beach and a reef, a short boat ride from Majuro.
Festivals, food and getting around Marshall Islands
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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Remembrance Day
Falls on Mar 1
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Remembrance Day observed
Falls on Mar 2
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 21
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Constitution Day
Falls on May 1
Food & drink
Getting around
Domestic flights and a few ships link the atolls; outer islands are remote and schedules are sparse.
Travelling around Marshall Islands’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Marshall Islands 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
Marshall Islands'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.
Marshall Islands public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Marshall Islands have?
Marshall Islands has 11 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Marshall Islands is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Marshall Islands'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, Marshall Islands typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Marshall Islands?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Marshall Islands?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Marshall Islands
School term dates in Marshall Islands
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.