Holidays in Palau 2023

There are 11 public holidays in the Republic of Palau in 2023, three of which fall on weekends.

New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.

Youth Day
Youth Day is a public holiday in Palau, observed on March 15, 2023. The holiday celebrates the valuable contributions of the young people in Palau.

Senior Citizens Day
Senior Citizens Day is a public holiday in Palau, observed on May 5, 2023. The holiday is to celebrate the tradition and the contributions of the seniors in Palau.

President's Day
President's Day is a public holiday in Palau, observed on June 1, 2023. The holiday is to honor the presidency in the Republic of Palau. The first President was Haruo Remeliik, who was born on June 1, 1933, and served from March 2, 1981, to June 30, 1985, when he was shot in the driveway of his home by an unidentified gunman.

Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a public holiday in Palau on July 9, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution of Palau adopted in 1980.

Labor Day
Labor Day, observed on September 4, 2023, celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.

Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Palau, observed on October 1, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the Republic of Palau's independence in 1994.

United Nations Day
United Nations Day is a public holiday in Palau, observed on October 24, 2023. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when the United Nations was formed in 1945.

Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday to celebrate the successful harvest and all the blessings from the last year, and it is observed on the fourth Thursday in November each year. In 2023, it falls on November 23.

Family Day
Family Day is a public holiday in Palau, observed on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2023. The holiday is to celebrate the value and emphasize the importance of families.

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 Palau 2023.

HolidayDateWeekdayNote
New Year's DayJan 01, 2023SundayPublic Holiday
New Year's Day HolidayJan 02, 2023MondayObserved
Youth DayMar 15, 2023WednesdayPublic Holiday
Senior Citizens DayMay 05, 2023FridayPublic Holiday
President's DayJun 01, 2023ThursdayPublic Holiday
Constitution DayJul 09, 2023SundayPublic Holiday
Constitution Day HolidayJul 10, 2023MondayObserved
Labor DaySep 04, 2023MondayPublic Holiday
Independence DayOct 01, 2023SundayPublic Holiday
Independence Day HolidayOct 02, 2023MondayObserved
United Nations DayOct 24, 2023TuesdayPublic Holiday
Thanksgiving DayNov 23, 2023ThursdayPublic Holiday
Family DayNov 24, 2023FridayPublic Holiday
Christmas DayDec 25, 2023MondayPublic Holiday

Please also check the working days in the Republic of Palau in 2023.

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