Marshall Islands holiday calendar
Public holidays in Marshall Islands 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Marshall Islands 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
- 11
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 1
- Substitute dates
- 1
How public holidays work in Marshall Islands
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Marshall Islands 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.
1 holiday has a separate substitute or observed date in 2026. Those dates are shown in the table, but entitlements can still depend on location, employer and the governing authority. July, September, December are the busiest months, with 2 listed dates.
Marshall Islands holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 12 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayThe January 1 public holiday opening the civil year in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. | Public holiday | — | |
| Nuclear Victims Remembrance DayA March 1 public holiday remembering Marshallese people harmed by United States nuclear testing. | Public holiday | ||
| Good FridayA Christian public holiday on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday. The entry explains its legal scope and practical status for 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Constitution DayA May 1 public holiday marking the 1979 Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. | Public holiday | — | |
| Canoe and NavigationA non-statutory cultural marker for canoe building, wayfinding and ocean knowledge in the Marshall Islands. | Cultural observance | — | |
| Fishermen's DayA public holiday on the first Friday in July recognising fishing and the sea in Marshallese life. | Public holiday | — | |
| Constitutional ConventionA special one-off 2026 public holiday for the Republic of the Marshall Islands Constitutional Convention. | Public holiday | — | |
| Dri-Jerbal DayThe Marshall Islands' Labour Day public holiday, observed on the first Friday in September. | Public holiday | — | |
| Manit DayA public holiday on the last Friday in September celebrating Marshallese custom and cultural heritage. | Public holiday | — | |
| President's DayA November 17 public holiday commemorating founding President Amata Kabua on his birthday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Gospel DayA public holiday on the first Friday in December recognising the arrival and influence of Christianity in the Marshall Islands. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayThe December 25 public holiday marked by Christian worship, family gatherings and hospitality. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Marshall Islands 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.
- pscrmi.netPrimary calendar source
- pscrmi.netPrimary calendar source