Public Holidays in Micronesia 2002 🇫🇲

Micronesia has 6 public holidays in 2002. The next public holiday is United Nations Day (observed) on 23. Oct. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Micronesia.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Tuesday Bridge day	New Year's Day	Public holiday
10. May	Friday Long weekend	Federated States of Micronesia Day	Public holiday
24. Oct	Thursday Bridge day	United Nations Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Sunday	Independence Day	Public holiday
4. Nov	Monday Long weekend	Independence Day (observed)	Public holiday
25. Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Micronesia 2002

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

New Year's Day — 1. Jan (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Federated States of Micronesia Day — 10. May (Friday) — long weekend
United Nations Day — 24. Oct (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Independence Day (observed) — 4. Nov (Monday) — long weekend

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State & Regional Holidays in Micronesia

Kosrae Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Tuesday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
11. Jan	Friday	Kosrae State Constitution Day	Public holiday
29. Mar	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
10. May	Friday	Federated States of Micronesia Day	Public holiday
21. Aug	Wednesday	Gospel Day	Public holiday
8. Sep	Sunday	Kosrae Liberation Day	Public holiday
9. Sep	Monday	Kosrae Liberation Day (observed)	Public holiday
24. Oct	Thursday	United Nations Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Sunday	Independence Day; Self Government Day	Public holiday
4. Nov	Monday	Independence Day (observed); Self Government Day (observed)	Public holiday
25. Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Pohnpei Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Tuesday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
29. Mar	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
31. Mar	Sunday	Pohnpei Cultural Day	Public holiday
1. Apr	Monday	Pohnpei Cultural Day (observed)	Public holiday
10. May	Friday	Federated States of Micronesia Day	Public holiday
11. Sep	Wednesday	Liberation Day	Public holiday
24. Oct	Thursday	United Nations Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Sunday	Independence Day	Public holiday
4. Nov	Monday	Independence Day (observed)	Public holiday
8. Nov	Friday	Pohnpei Constitution Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Chuuk Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Tuesday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
10. May	Friday	Federated States of Micronesia Day	Public holiday
26. Sep	Thursday	State Charter Day	Public holiday
1. Oct	Tuesday	Chuuk State Constitution Day	Public holiday
24. Oct	Thursday	United Nations Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Sunday	Independence Day	Public holiday
4. Nov	Monday	Independence Day (observed)	Public holiday
25. Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Yap Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Tuesday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
1. Mar	Friday	Yap Day	Public holiday
10. May	Friday	Federated States of Micronesia Day	Public holiday
24. Oct	Thursday	United Nations Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Sunday	Independence Day	Public holiday
4. Nov	Monday	Independence Day (observed)	Public holiday
24. Dec	Tuesday	Yap State Constitution Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Wednesday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Micronesia have in 2002?

Micronesia observes 6 public holidays in 2002. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Micronesia?

The next public holiday in Micronesia is United Nations Day (observed) on 23. Oct.

Are public holidays in Micronesia the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2002.