Holidays in Micronesia 2024

There are eight public holidays in Micronesia in 2024, two of which fall on weekends.

New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2024, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.

Culture and Traditions Day
Culture and Traditions Day is a public holiday in the Federated States of Micronesia, observed on March 31 each year. The holiday honors the islands' culture, ethnicity, and religious diversity. The holiday falls on March 31, 2024, and is observed on April 1, 2024.

Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a public holiday in the Federated States of Micronesia on May 10, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when the Federated States of Micronesia constitution was adopted in 1979.

United Nations Day
United Nations Day is a public holiday in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau, observed on October 24, 2024. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when the United Nations was formed in 1945.

Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in the Federated States of Micronesia. The holiday commemorates the anniversary when the Federated States of Micronesia became an independent country in 1986. It falls on November 3, 2024, and is observed on November 4, 2024.

Veterans Day
The holiday, observed on November 11, 2024, honors those who have served in the United States military. Veterans Day is different from Memorial Day, where Veterans Day honors those who have served in the military, and Memorial Day honors those who died in the military services.

Presidents Day
Presidents Day is celebrated on November 23, 2024, and celebrates Palau's Presidency. November 23 is the birthday of the first President Tosiwo Nakayama, who was born on November 23, 1931, and served as the first president from May 11, 1979, to May 11, 1987.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2024, 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 Micronesia 2024.

HolidayDateWeekdayNote
New Year's DayJan 01, 2024MondayPublic Holiday
Culture and Traditions DayMar 31, 2024SundayPublic Holiday
Culture and Traditions
Day Holiday
Apr 01, 2024MondayObserved
Constitution DayMay 10, 2024FridayPublic Holiday
United Nations DayOct 24, 2024ThursdayPublic Holiday
Independence DayNov 03, 2024SundayPublic Holiday
Independence Day HolidayNov 04, 2024MondayObserved
Veterans DayNov 11, 2024MondayPublic Holiday
Presidents DayNov 23, 2024SaturdayPublic Holiday
Christmas DayDec 25, 2024WednesdayPublic Holiday

Please also check the working days in Micronesia in 2024.

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