| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-03-31 | Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day | National |
| 2027-05-10 | Federated States of Micronesia Day | National |
| 2027-10-24 | United Nations Day | National |
| 2027-10-25 | United Nations Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-11-03 | Independence Day | National |
| 2027-11-11 | FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day | National |
| 2027-11-23 | Presidents Day | National |
| 2027-12-24 | Christmas Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-31 | New Year's Day (observed) | Substitute |
How many public holidays does Micronesia have in 2027?
Micronesia has 11 public holidays in 2027: 8 national holidays, 3 substitute days. The dates run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, 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.
For the wider picture, browse the 2027 calendar across 191 countries.
Long weekends in Micronesia 2027
Micronesia's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2027 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 January: New Year's Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January).
- Sat 8 - Mon 10 May: Federated States of Micronesia Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 8 May to Monday 10 May).
- Sat 23 - Mon 25 October: United Nations Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 23 October to Monday 25 October).
- Fri 24 - Sun 26 December: Christmas Day (observed) (3-day weekend, Friday 24 December to Sunday 26 December).
The best breaks of the year are mapped in 2027 long weekends and bridge days.
Observed and substitute holidays in Micronesia 2027
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.
- 25 October 2027 (Monday) - given as the day off for United Nations Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 24 December 2027 (Friday) - given as the day off for Christmas Day (observed), which falls on a weekend.
- 31 December 2027 (Friday) - given as the day off for New Year's 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 2027?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Micronesia in 2027. 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 2027 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Micronesia.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Micronesia (2027)
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 (observed)
Where 25 December falls at a weekend, several countries move the public holiday to the following weekday so that workers receive a day off in lieu. The substituted date is commonly labelled as observed. The holiday itself marks the Nativity of Jesus and is one of the most widely recognised public holidays worldwide, celebrated with family gatherings, special meals and gift giving.
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.
New Year's Day (observed)
Where 1 January falls at a weekend, several countries shift the public holiday to the following Monday or to another weekday, and the substituted date is labelled as observed. This ensures a day off is not lost to the weekend. The holiday itself opens the Gregorian calendar year and is celebrated with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings that usually begin on New Year's Eve.