Northern Mariana Islands holiday calendar
Public holidays in Northern Mariana Islands 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Northern Mariana 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
- 16
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Northern Mariana Islands
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Northern Mariana 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.
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. November is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.
Northern Mariana Islands holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 16 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayThe Commonwealth legal holiday opening the civil year, observed alongside the United States federal holiday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. DayA Commonwealth and federal holiday honouring the United States civil-rights leader and his legacy of nonviolent action. | Public holiday | — | |
| Presidents DayThe CNMI February holiday corresponding to the federal holiday legally named Washington’s Birthday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Commonwealth Covenant DayA CNMI holiday marking congressional approval of the Covenant establishing political union with the United States. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayA movable Christian CNMI legal holiday that is not part of the standard United States federal calendar. | Public holiday | — | |
| Memorial DayA public holiday remembering United States military personnel who died in service, with particular local wartime resonance. | Public holiday | — | |
| JuneteenthA federal and 2026 Commonwealth holiday commemorating emancipation and supporting reflection on freedom and equality. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence DayThe CNMI observance of United States Independence Day, locally connected with remembrance of Saipan’s post-war Liberation Day. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labor DayA Commonwealth and federal holiday recognising workers across the islands’ diverse public, private and community economies. | Public holiday | — | |
| Commonwealth Cultural DayThe CNMI October holiday centring Chamorro and Carolinian cultures rather than the federal Columbus Day identity. | Public holiday | — | |
| Election DayA Commonwealth holiday for the regular general election held in even-numbered years, not an annual observance. | Public holiday | — | |
| Citizenship DayA distinct CNMI holiday marking the 1986 implementation of Covenant provisions concerning United States citizenship. | Public holiday | — | |
| Veterans DayA Commonwealth and federal holiday honouring people who served in the United States armed forces. | Public holiday | — | |
| Thanksgiving DayA Commonwealth and federal public holiday for gratitude and family gatherings, adapted within Northern Mariana life. | Public holiday | — | |
| Constitution DayA CNMI holiday honouring the Commonwealth Constitution and the islands’ locally elected constitutional government. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayA major Christian, family, Commonwealth and federal holiday celebrated across the Northern Mariana Islands. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Northern Mariana 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.
- finance.gov.mpPrimary calendar source