Public holidays in the Marshall Islands in 2026 include annual national holidays, commemorative dates and an additional Constitutional Convention holiday listed by the Republic of the Marshall Islands Public Service Commission. The 2026 schedule also includes an observed Monday holiday for Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day because its statutory date falls on a Sunday.
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Next Public Holiday in Marshall Islands
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2026 | Tuesday | President's Day | Confirmed |
Public Holidays in Marshall Islands 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Confirmed |
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Years Day | Confirmed |
| March 2, 2026 | Monday | Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day | Confirmed |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Confirmed |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Constitution Day | Confirmed |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | Fisherman's Day | Confirmed |
| July 10, 2026 | Friday | Constitutional Convention | Confirmed |
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | Dri-Jerbal Day | Confirmed |
| September 25, 2026 | Friday | Manit Day | Confirmed |
| November 17, 2026 | Tuesday | President's Day | Confirmed |
| December 4, 2026 | Friday | Gospel Day | Confirmed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Confirmed |
Who Announces Public Holidays in the Marshall Islands?
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Public Service Commission publishes official holiday calendars and holiday memoranda for government offices and the public. Its 2026 calendar confirms the year's scheduled public holidays and also lists the Constitutional Convention holiday on July 10, 2026.
The country's statutory framework is contained in the Public Holidays Act 1988. The Act identifies public holidays observed in public offices and establishes rules for holidays that fall on weekends.
Observed and Substitute Public Holidays
Under the Marshall Islands Public Holidays Act, when a scheduled public holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is generally treated as the public holiday. When it falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is generally treated as a public holiday, unless the Public Service Commission, in consultation with the Cabinet, directs otherwise.
This rule applies directly to Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day in 2026. March 1, 2026 falls on a Sunday, and the Public Service Commission issued an official memorandum designating Monday, March 2, 2026 as the public holiday throughout the Republic. The memorandum also states that government offices are closed while essential public services must continue.
Constitutional Convention Holiday in 2026
The Public Service Commission's current 2026 Official Holiday Memos calendar includes Friday, July 10, 2026 as a Constitutional Convention holiday. This date was not shown on the earlier standalone 2026 holiday-calendar PDF, so the current PSC holiday listing provides the more recent official information for the 2026 schedule.
How Marshall Islands Public Holiday Dates Are Determined
Some Marshall Islands holidays occur on fixed calendar dates, while others are defined by their position within a month or by the Christian calendar.
- New Year's Day is observed on January 1.
- Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day is associated with March 1, subject to the statutory weekend-observance rule.
- Good Friday is observed on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
- Constitution Day is observed on May 1.
- Fisherman's Day is observed on the first Friday in July.
- Dri-Jerbal Day is observed on the first Friday in September.
- Manit Day is observed on the last Friday in September.
- President's Day is observed on November 17.
- Gospel Day is observed on the first Friday in December.
- Christmas Day is observed on December 25.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands Judiciary independently publishes the recurring public-holiday framework and identifies these same principal holidays in its official office-hours and public-holidays information.
Long Weekends in the Marshall Islands in 2026
Several confirmed public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday in 2026, naturally creating three-day weekend periods for people who normally have Saturday and Sunday off.
- February 28 to March 2: Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day is observed on Monday, March 2.
- April 3 to April 5: Good Friday falls on Friday, April 3.
- May 1 to May 3: Constitution Day falls on Friday, May 1.
- July 3 to July 5: Fisherman's Day falls on Friday, July 3.
- July 10 to July 12: the Constitutional Convention holiday falls on Friday, July 10.
- September 4 to September 6: Dri-Jerbal Day falls on Friday, September 4.
- September 25 to September 27: Manit Day falls on Friday, September 25.
- December 4 to December 6: Gospel Day falls on Friday, December 4.
- December 25 to December 27: Christmas Day falls on Friday, December 25.
These weekend combinations describe how the confirmed dates align with a standard Saturday-Sunday weekend. They do not create additional public holidays beyond the officially announced dates.
Are Government Offices Closed on Public Holidays in the Marshall Islands?
Public holidays under the Marshall Islands Public Holidays Act are observed as holidays in public offices. Individual official memoranda may also give operational instructions. For example, the Public Service Commission's 2026 Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day memorandum states that government offices throughout the Republic are closed on March 2 while ministries and agencies must maintain essential services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many confirmed public holiday dates are there in the Marshall Islands in 2026?
The verified VisaBoards dataset contains 11 confirmed public-holiday dates for 2026. This count uses the official observed date of March 2 for Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day and includes the Constitutional Convention holiday listed by the Public Service Commission for July 10.
What is the next public holiday in the Marshall Islands?
The next holiday changes as the year progresses. The live VisaBoards section near the top of this page displays the upcoming Marshall Islands public holiday using the current holiday database.
When is Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day observed in 2026?
Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day is observed as a public holiday on Monday, March 2, 2026. The anniversary falls on Sunday, March 1, and the Public Service Commission officially designated the following Monday as the nationwide holiday.
Is July 10, 2026 a public holiday in the Marshall Islands?
Yes. The Republic of the Marshall Islands Public Service Commission's current 2026 Official Holiday Memos calendar lists Friday, July 10, 2026 as a Constitutional Convention holiday.
When is Constitution Day in the Marshall Islands in 2026?
Constitution Day falls on Friday, May 1, 2026 and appears on the Public Service Commission's official 2026 holiday calendar.
When is Dri-Jerbal Day in 2026?
Dri-Jerbal Day is observed on Friday, September 4, 2026. The Judiciary describes Dri-Jerbal Day, also called Labor Day, as the first Friday in September.
When is Manit Day in the Marshall Islands in 2026?
Manit Day falls on Friday, September 25, 2026. It is scheduled for the last Friday in September.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend?
Under the Public Holidays Act, a scheduled holiday falling on Saturday is generally observed on the preceding Friday, while a holiday falling on Sunday is generally followed by a Monday public holiday, unless the Public Service Commission and Cabinet direct otherwise.
Are New Year's Eve and seasonal dates public holidays?
New Year's Eve and astronomical events such as equinoxes and solstices are not included in the verified 2026 VisaBoards public-holiday dataset because the official Public Service Commission schedule does not list them as public holidays.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in the Marshall Islands
- Republic of the Marshall Islands Public Service Commission – Official Holiday Memos: current official 2026 calendar, including the Constitutional Convention holiday.
- Public Service Commission – 2026 Holiday Calendar: official annual schedule of principal 2026 public holidays.
- Public Service Commission – Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day Memorandum: confirms the nationwide March 2, 2026 observed holiday.
- Republic of the Marshall Islands Judiciary – Office Hours and Public Holidays: confirms the country's recurring public-holiday framework.
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