Palau holiday calendar
Public holidays in Palau 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Palau 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
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Palau
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Palau 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. October and November are the busiest months, with 2 listed dates.
Palau holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 11 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayPalau’s national legal holiday on January 1, opening the civil calendar year. | Public holiday | — | |
| Youth DayA March 15 national legal holiday recognising young people across Palau. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Youth Day in Palau. | Public holiday | — | |
| Senior Citizens DayPalau’s May 5 legal holiday honouring older people and their contributions. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Senior Citizens Day in Palau. | Public holiday | — | |
| President’s DayPalau’s June 1 public holiday associated with the constitutional presidency. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of President’s Day in Palau. | Public holiday | — | |
| Constitution DayA July 9 legal holiday marking the 1980 constitutional referendum in Palau. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labor DayPalau’s national legal holiday on the first Monday of September. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Labor Day in Palau. | Public holiday | — | |
| Independence DayPalau’s October 1 national holiday marking independence and the Compact’s entry into force in 1994. | Public holiday | — | |
| United Nations DayPalau’s October 24 legal holiday recognising the United Nations and international cooperation. | Public holiday | — | |
| ThanksgivingPalau’s legal Thanksgiving holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Thanksgiving in Palau. | Public holiday | — | |
| Family DayPalau’s permanent legal holiday on the fourth Friday of November. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Family Day in Palau. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayPalau’s December 25 legal holiday, observed by many communities as a Christian celebration. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Palau 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.
- palaugov.pwPrimary calendar source
- palau.emb-japan.go.jpPrimary calendar source