| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-03-31 | Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day | National |
| 2025-05-09 | Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-05-10 | Federated States of Micronesia Day | National |
| 2025-10-24 | United Nations Day | National |
| 2025-11-03 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-11-11 | FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day | National |
| 2025-11-23 | Presidents Day | National |
| 2025-11-24 | Presidents Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Micronesia have in 2025?
Micronesia has 10 public holidays in 2025: 8 national holidays, 2 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in February, April, June, July, August, September. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Micronesia's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Micronesia 2025
Micronesia's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 29 - Mon 31 March: Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 29 March to Monday 31 March).
- Fri 9 - Sun 11 May: Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Friday 9 May to Sunday 11 May).
- Fri 24 - Sun 26 October: United Nations Day (3-day weekend, Friday 24 October to Sunday 26 October).
- Sat 1 - Mon 3 November: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 1 November to Monday 3 November).
- Sat 22 - Mon 24 November: Presidents Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 22 November to Monday 24 November).
Observed and substitute holidays in Micronesia 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.
- 9 May 2025 (Friday) - given as the day off for Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 24 November 2025 (Monday) - given as the day off for Presidents Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Oceania for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Micronesia: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Micronesia 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 Micronesia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Micronesia (2025)
Our Micronesia 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.
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.