Public Holidays in Micronesia 2008 🇫🇲

Micronesia has 7 public holidays in 2008. 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
9. May	Friday Long weekend	Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed)	Public holiday
10. May	Saturday	Federated States of Micronesia Day	Public holiday
24. Oct	Friday Long weekend	United Nations Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Monday Long weekend	Independence Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Tuesday Bridge day	FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Thursday Bridge day	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Micronesia 2008

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 (observed) — 9. May (Friday) — long weekend
United Nations Day — 24. Oct (Friday) — long weekend
Independence Day — 3. Nov (Monday) — long weekend
FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day — 11. Nov (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend

Holidays that change date in Micronesia

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2008 to 2009.

Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed): 9. May 2008 → 11. May 2009

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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
21. Mar	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
9. May	Friday	Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed)	Public holiday
10. May	Saturday	Federated States of Micronesia Day	Public holiday
21. Aug	Thursday	Gospel Day	Public holiday
8. Sep	Monday	Kosrae Liberation Day	Public holiday
24. Oct	Friday	United Nations Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Monday	Independence Day; Self Government Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Tuesday	FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Pohnpei Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Tuesday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
21. Mar	Friday	Good Friday	Public holiday
31. Mar	Monday	Pohnpei Cultural Day	Public holiday
9. May	Friday	Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed)	Public holiday
10. May	Saturday	Federated States of Micronesia Day	Public holiday
11. Sep	Thursday	Liberation Day	Public holiday
24. Oct	Friday	United Nations Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
7. Nov	Friday	Pohnpei Constitution Day (observed)	Public holiday
8. Nov	Saturday	Pohnpei Constitution Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Tuesday	FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Chuuk Holidays

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

Yap Holidays

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Tuesday	New Year's Day	Public holiday
29. Feb	Friday	Yap Day (observed)	Public holiday
1. Mar	Saturday	Yap Day	Public holiday
9. May	Friday	Federated States of Micronesia Day (observed)	Public holiday
10. May	Saturday	Federated States of Micronesia Day	Public holiday
24. Oct	Friday	United Nations Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Monday	Independence Day	Public holiday
11. Nov	Tuesday	FSM Veterans of Foreign Wars Day	Public holiday
24. Dec	Wednesday	Yap State Constitution Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Thursday	Christmas Day	Public holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Micronesia have in 2008?

Micronesia observes 7 public holidays in 2008. 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 2008.