Public Holidays in Palau 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Palau's national calendar combines independence and constitutional anniversaries with civic holidays and US-influenced Thanksgiving.
Palau Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 15 | Sunday | Youth Day |
| Mar 16 | Monday | Youth DayObserved |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Senior Citizens Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | President's Day |
| Jul 9 | Thursday | Constitution Day |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Labour Day |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| Oct 23 | Friday | United Nations DayObserved |
| Oct 24 | Saturday | United Nations Day |
| Nov 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| Nov 27 | Friday | Family Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Weekend observed-day treatment follows published annual calendar practice.
Constitution and Independence 2026
Constitution Day is 9 July, while Independence Day is fixed on 1 October. President's Day and Senior Citizens Day are also national holidays.
Holiday Rules in Palau
Observed weekdays can be added when a fixed holiday falls on a weekend. The exact annual observed-day schedule should be checked against the Palau government calendar.
Palau Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 1 October.
- Constitution Day is 9 July.
- Palau uses the US dollar.
- Thanksgiving is a national holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Palau Independence Day?
It is observed on 1 October.
When is Constitution Day?
It is observed on 9 July.
Why is Youth Day observed on 16 March in 2026?
15 March falls on Sunday, so Monday is observed.
Does Palau use daylight saving time?
No. Palau remains on UTC+9 year-round.
Sources & methodology
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Official diplomatic mission in Palau publishes a 2026 calendar containing Palauan public holidays, including Youth Day, Senior Citizens Day, Presidentās Day, Constitution Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, United Nations Day, Thanksgiving, Family Day and Christmas.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source status: an official diplomatic mission located in Palau publishes a 2026 calendar containing the Palauan public holidays used for the current-year check. Independent calendar checking remains secondary.