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Public Holidays in Palau — 2026
Palau observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 | Youth Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Senior Citizens Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, June 1, 2026 | President's Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Constitution Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labour Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | United Nations Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | Family Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 19 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, March 15, 2027 | Youth Day |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Senior Citizens Day |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2027 | President's Day |
| Friday, July 9, 2027 | Constitution Day |
| Monday, September 6, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Friday, October 1, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Sunday, October 24, 2027 | United Nations Day |
| Thursday, November 25, 2027 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, November 26, 2027 | Family Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.