Guam holiday calendar
Public holidays in Guam 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Guam public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 13
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Guam
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Guam calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. July and November are the busiest months, with 3 listed dates.
Guam holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 13 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayGuam’s January 1 public holiday, opening the civil year after the Christmas and New Year season. | Public holiday | — | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. DayA Guam public holiday honouring Martin Luther King Jr. and the continuing work of civil rights. | Public holiday | — | |
| CHamoru Heritage DayGuam’s first-Monday-in-March holiday centring the island’s history and living Indigenous CHamoru heritage. | Public holiday | — | |
| Memorial DayGuam’s public holiday remembering U.S. military personnel who died while serving. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Memorial Day in Guam. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence DayGuam’s July 4 public holiday marking the United States Declaration of Independence. | Public holiday | — | |
| Liberation Day Eve · Special holidayA one-time Government of Guam holiday on Monday, July 20, immediately before Liberation Day in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Liberation DayGuam’s July 21 public holiday remembering the 1944 U.S. landing, wartime survival and the end of Japanese occupation. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labor DayGuam’s first-Monday-in-September holiday recognising workers and the labour movement. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Labor Day in Guam. | Public holiday | — | |
| All Souls’ DayGuam’s November 2 public holiday for prayer, cemetery visits and remembrance of the dead. | Public holiday | — | |
| Veterans DayA November 11 public holiday honouring people who served in the United States armed forces. | Public holiday | — | |
| Thanksgiving DayGuam’s fourth-Thursday-in-November public holiday centred on gathering, food and gratitude. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Thanksgiving Day in Guam. | Public holiday | — | |
| Santa Marian Kamalen DayGuam’s December 8 public holiday honouring Santa Marian Kamalen on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayGuam’s December 25 public holiday, observed through Christian worship, family gatherings and seasonal rest. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Guam holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- col.guamcourts.govPrimary calendar source
- guamlegislature.govPrimary calendar source