Public Holidays in Micronesia
Statutory public holidays in Micronesia, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Micronesia at a glance
The Federated States of Micronesia’s public holidays mark Independence Day on 3 November and Constitution Day on 10 May, alongside Christian feast days.
Each of the four states also sets its own holidays, so the calendar varies across the federation.
Micronesia public holidays 2026
Micronesia has 10 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 |
| Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day | Mar 31Tue | National |
| Federated States of Micronesia Day | May 10Sun | National |
| Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed) | May 11Mon | Substitute |
| United Nations Day (observed) | Oct 23Fri | Substitute |
| United Nations Day | Oct 24Sat | National |
| Independence Day | Nov 3Tue | National |
| FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day | Nov 11Wed | National |
| Presidents Day | Nov 23Mon | National |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
Showing 10 of 10 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Micronesia
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Micronesia.
Palikir
A small capital on Pohnpei, of government buildings in a forested valley.
Kolonia
The main town of Pohnpei, with shops, a market and a harbour.
Weno
The largest town, on Chuuk, a base for wreck diving.
Colonia
The capital of Yap, known for its stone money and traditional culture.
Tofol
The capital of Kosrae, a small town on a green volcanic island.
Top attractions in Micronesia
The places that draw most visitors to Micronesia.
Nan Madol
A ceremonial city of basalt columns built on artificial islets in a lagoon.
Chuuk Lagoon
One of the greatest wreck diving sites in the world, a sunken fleet.
Yap Stone Money
Giant discs of argillite quarried on Palau and propped in village banks.
Kepirohi Waterfall
A wide waterfall in a forest valley on Pohnpei.
Kosrae Coast
A volcanic island ringed by an almost unbroken fringing reef.
Ant Atoll
A small uninhabited atoll of coral and palm, a day trip from Pohnpei.
Festivals, food and getting around Micronesia
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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Kosrae Constitution Day
Falls on Jan 11
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Kosrae Constitution Day observed
Falls on Jan 12
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Yap Day
Falls on Mar 1
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Yap Day observed
Falls on Mar 2
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International Women's Day in Pohnpei
Falls on Mar 8
Food & drink
Getting around
Domestic flights link the four states; boats and field trips serve the outer islands and dive sites.
Travelling around Micronesia’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Micronesia 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
Micronesia'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.
Micronesia public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Micronesia have?
Micronesia has 10 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 Micronesia is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Micronesia'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, Micronesia typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Micronesia?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Micronesia?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Micronesia Federated States Of
School term dates in Micronesia Federated States Of
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.