Public holidays in the Federated States of Micronesia in 2026 include nationwide national holidays established by federal law, together with officially observed dates when certain holidays fall on a weekend. State-specific holidays in Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap are not included in the nationwide schedule.
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Next Public Holiday in Federated States of Micronesia
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | Friday | United Nations Day – Observed | Confirmed |
Public Holidays in Federated States of Micronesia 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Confirmed |
| March 31, 2026 | Tuesday | Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day | Confirmed |
| May 11, 2026 | Monday | Federated States of Micronesia Day – Observed | Confirmed |
| October 23, 2026 | Friday | United Nations Day – Observed | Confirmed |
| November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Confirmed |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day | Confirmed |
| November 23, 2026 | Monday | Presidents Day | Confirmed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Confirmed |
How National Holidays Are Defined in the Federated States of Micronesia
Title 1, Chapter 6 of the FSM Code establishes national holidays that apply throughout the Federated States of Micronesia. The statutory list has been amended by later public laws to add holidays including FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day, Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day and Presidents Day.
The nationwide calendar should be distinguished from holidays established at state level. Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap may have their own state holidays, but those dates do not automatically become national public holidays across the FSM and are therefore excluded from the main VisaBoards dataset.
Weekend Holiday Observance in Micronesia
FSM law contains a clear weekend-observance rule for national holidays. If a national holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday. If it falls on Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
This rule affects two national holidays in 2026. Federated States of Micronesia Day falls on Sunday, May 10 and is therefore officially observed on Monday, May 11. United Nations Day falls on Saturday, October 24 and is officially observed on Friday, October 23.
The VisaBoards dataset uses these legally observed dates rather than adding duplicate rows for both the underlying calendar date and its substitute day.
Federated States of Micronesia Day
Federated States of Micronesia Day commemorates the effective date of the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia. The statutory date is May 10 each year.
Because May 10 falls on Sunday in 2026, the national holiday is observed on Monday, May 11 under the weekend-observance rule in section 602 of Title 1 of the FSM Code.
Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day
Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day is a nationwide national holiday observed on March 31. It was added to section 601 of Title 1 by Public Law No. 16-27, signed into law in March 2010.
The holiday recognizes Micronesian culture and traditions and applies nationally rather than being limited to one of the four constituent states.
Independence Day in the Federated States of Micronesia
Independence Day is observed on November 3. The FSM Code states that the holiday commemorates the termination of the United Nations Trusteeship Agreement as it applied to the Federated States of Micronesia and the commencement of full self-government for the people of the FSM.
In 2026, November 3 falls on Tuesday, so no substitute-day adjustment is required.
FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day
FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day is a national holiday on November 11. Public Law No. 13-38 added the holiday to the national calendar to commemorate citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia serving in foreign wars through service in the armed forces of the United States.
November 11 falls on Wednesday in 2026, so the holiday is observed on its statutory date.
Presidents Day in Micronesia
Presidents Day is observed nationally on November 23. Public Law No. 21-209 amended section 601 of Title 1 to establish the holiday on the birthday of Tosiwo Nakayama, the first President of the Federated States of Micronesia.
The law was enacted in 2020, so older versions of the FSM Code or holiday lists may not display Presidents Day even though it is now part of the national holiday framework.
United Nations Day in 2026
United Nations Day has a statutory date of October 24. In 2026, October 24 falls on Saturday. Under the national weekend-observance rule, the holiday is therefore observed on Friday, October 23.
This is an official substitute date created directly by section 602 of the FSM Code rather than an optional employer arrangement.
Is FSM Law Day a National Public Holiday?
FSM Law Day should not currently be included in the nationwide public-holiday schedule based on the official legislative record reviewed for this article.
Congressional Bill No. 22-42 proposed amending section 601 to establish July 12 as FSM Law Day. However, the official 22nd Congress legislative records identify the measure as a congressional bill rather than an enacted public law establishing the holiday. July 12 is therefore excluded from the verified national public-holiday dataset.
State Holidays in Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap
The Federated States of Micronesia consists of four states: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap. Individual states may recognize additional holidays that do not apply nationwide.
Because the VisaBoards national holiday calendar is intended to show dates applicable across the Federated States of Micronesia, state-only holidays are not mixed into the main nationwide schedule.
Long Weekends in Micronesia in 2026
The statutory weekend-observance rule creates several useful extended breaks in 2026.
- FSM Day: the Sunday holiday on May 10 is observed on Monday, May 11, creating a weekend followed by the observed holiday.
- United Nations Day: the Saturday holiday on October 24 is observed on Friday, October 23, creating a three-day break for employees following a Monday-to-Friday workweek.
- Christmas Day: December 25 falls on Friday in 2026, creating a three-day weekend for employees following a standard Saturday-Sunday weekend.
Individual work schedules can differ, and state-specific holidays may create additional local breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nationwide public holiday dates are there in the Federated States of Micronesia in 2026?
There are eight nationwide public-holiday dates in the verified 2026 FSM dataset. This total uses the official observed dates for FSM Day and United Nations Day and excludes state-specific holidays.
What is the next public holiday in the Federated States of Micronesia?
The next public holiday changes throughout the year. The live Next Public Holiday section near the top of this page displays the upcoming nationwide holiday from the VisaBoards public-holiday database.
When is Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day in 2026?
Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day is observed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
When is FSM Day in 2026?
Federated States of Micronesia Day has a statutory date of May 10. Because May 10, 2026 falls on Sunday, the holiday is officially observed on Monday, May 11.
When is United Nations Day observed in Micronesia in 2026?
United Nations Day has a statutory date of October 24. Because October 24, 2026 falls on Saturday, it is officially observed on Friday, October 23.
When is Independence Day in the Federated States of Micronesia?
Independence Day is observed on November 3 each year. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday.
Is November 11 a public holiday in Micronesia?
Yes. November 11 is FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day, a nationwide national holiday established by Public Law No. 13-38.
Is Presidents Day a national holiday in the Federated States of Micronesia?
Yes. Presidents Day on November 23 is a national holiday. Public Law No. 21-209 established it in honor of Tosiwo Nakayama, the first President of the Federated States of Micronesia.
What happens when an FSM national holiday falls on a weekend?
If a national holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday. If it falls on Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
Are Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap state holidays included in this calendar?
No. The main calendar contains nationwide FSM public holidays only. Holidays applying solely within Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei or Yap are state-specific and are not included in the national dataset.
Is July 12 FSM Law Day a nationwide public holiday?
No enacted national-holiday law establishing FSM Law Day was identified in the official legislative records reviewed for this 2026 calendar. Congressional Bill No. 22-42 proposed July 12 as FSM Law Day, but the proposal is not treated as an enacted nationwide public holiday in this dataset.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in the Federated States of Micronesia
- FSM Code, Title 1, Chapter 6 – Holidays — establishes the principal nationwide holidays and the Saturday/Sunday observed-holiday rule.
- FSM Public Law No. 16-27 — establishes Micronesian Culture and Tradition Day as a national holiday.
- FSM Public Law No. 13-38 — establishes FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day as a national holiday.
- FSM Public Law No. 21-209 — establishes Presidents Day on November 23 as a national holiday.
- 22nd Congress Bills — records Congressional Bill No. 22-42 proposing FSM Law Day, which is not included as an enacted nationwide holiday in this dataset.
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