There are ten public holidays in the Marshall Islands in 2023, one of which falls on the weekend.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world. The holiday falls on January 1, 2023, and is observed on January 2, 2023.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a public holiday in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, observed on March 1, 2023. The holiday honors the victims and survivors of the nuclear testing in the late 1940s and 50s.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, April 7, 2023.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a public holiday in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, observed on May 1, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when the Constitution of the Marshall Islands took into force in 1979.
Fishermen's Day
Fishermen's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, observed on July 7, 2023. The holiday celebrates the fishing tournament, which started in 1982.
Labour Day
Labor Day is a holiday in honor of the laborers (Rijerbal) and their contributions to the islands in the Marshall Islands. The holiday falls on September 1, 2023.
Manit Day
Manit Day, also known as Culture Day, is a public holiday in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and it is observed on September 22, 2023. The island's current culture combines western and traditional culture, and the festival aims to promote and preserve the Marshallese culture.
President's Day
President's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, observed on November 17, 2023. The holiday commemorates the birthday of the first President of the Marshall Islands, Amata Kabua, born on November 17, 1928.
Gospel Day
Gospel Day is a public holiday in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, observed on December 1, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when the first Christian missionaries arrived on the island in 1857.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Marshall Islands 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Day Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Remembrance Day | Mar 01, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Constitution Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Fishermen's Day | Jul 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | Sep 01, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Manit Day | Sep 29, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| President's Day | Nov 17, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Gospel Day | Dec 01, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in the Marshall Islands in 2023.