Public Holidays in Marshall Islands 2026
11 listed public holiday dates in 2026
The Marshall Islands calendar includes national identity, nuclear-remembrance and cultural holidays alongside Christian dates.
Marshall Islands Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 2 | Monday | Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day Observed |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Constitution Day |
| Jul 3 | Friday | Fishermen's Day |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Constitutional Convention One-off |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Dri-Jerbal Day |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Manit Day |
| Nov 17 | Tuesday | President's Day |
| Dec 4 | Friday | Gospel Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* Weekday-based 2027 dates are provisional until the Republic of the Marshall Islands Public Service Commission issues its annual holiday memo.
Nuclear Remembrance and Cultural Holidays 2026
Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day is one of the country's most significant national commemorations. Manit Day celebrates Marshallese culture, while Dri-Jerbal Day recognizes workers.
Holiday Rules in Marshall Islands
The Public Service Commission issues official annual holiday memos. Some weekday-based holidays are scheduled on Fridays, and one-off national events such as the 2026 Constitutional Convention should not be projected into later years.
Marshall Islands Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Constitution Day is 1 May.
- Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day is in early March.
- Manit Day celebrates Marshallese culture.
- The 2026 Constitutional Convention holiday is one-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Marshall Islands Constitution Day?
It is observed on 1 May.
What is Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day?
It commemorates those affected by the nuclear-testing legacy.
Why is 10 July listed only in 2026?
The Public Service Commission listed a Constitutional Convention holiday for 2026; it is not treated as a recurring annual holiday.
Why are some 2027 Friday dates provisional?
The annual Public Service Commission memo should confirm the exact weekday placement.
Sources & methodology
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Official 2026 holiday memo calendar, including the one-off Constitutional Convention holiday.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.