When is Veterans Day?
In 2026, Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It is classified here as a paid public holiday.
History of Veterans Day
Public Law 16-27 designates November 11 as FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day. Its stated purpose is to commemorate citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia who served in foreign wars through the armed forces of the United States. The holiday is part of the national list and should not be confused with an imported observance that applies only to United States citizens or one FSM state.
Military service reflects the close relationship created by the Compact of Free Association, under which eligible FSM citizens may serve in the United States armed forces. Service has affected families across the islands through deployment, separation, injury, death, education and later veteran life. Accurate commemoration honours individuals and families without glorifying war or implying that every veteran had the same experience or political view.
Wednesday, November 11 is the legal 2026 date and requires no weekend transfer. Government institutions and communities may hold flag observances, memorial services or educational programmes, while families may remember privately. Employment and service schedules still vary outside National Government offices. Descriptions should use the law’s specific FSM title rather than silently substituting the broader United States name Veterans Day.
How Veterans Day is observed
Wednesday, November 11 is the 2026 national holiday. It specifically honours FSM citizens’ service in foreign wars through the United States armed forces.
Traditions of Veterans Day
Memorial observances
Government and community groups may hold flags, wreaths, prayer or silence to honour service members and those who died.
Veterans’ experiences
Families and schools preserve accounts of deployment, separation, injury and return while respecting privacy and differences between individual veterans.
Support and reflection
Programmes may consider veterans’ and families’ continuing needs, keeping remembrance focused on people rather than celebrating warfare itself.
Dates and observance rules are checked against the official Micronesia official holiday calendar or legislation. Government, regional, school and employer schedules in Micronesia may differ; check the linked official source and current local notices before making time-sensitive plans.
History sources: FSM Code, Title 1, Chapter 6: Holidays, FSM Public Law No. 16-27: Micronesian Culture and Traditions Day, FSM Constitution and legal history, U.S. Department of the Interior: FSM citizens and U.S. military service.
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