Public Holidays in Palau 2029 🇵🇼

Palau has 12 public holidays in 2029. The next public holiday is Labor Day on 7. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Palau.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Monday Long weekend	New Year's Day	Public holiday
15. Mar	Thursday Bridge day	Youth Day	Public holiday
4. May	Friday Long weekend	Senior Citizens Day (observed)	Public holiday
5. May	Saturday	Senior Citizens Day	Public holiday
1. Jun	Friday Long weekend	President's Day	Public holiday
9. Jul	Monday Long weekend	Constitution Day	Public holiday
3. Sep	Monday Long weekend	Labor Day	Public holiday
1. Oct	Monday Long weekend	Independence Day	Public holiday
24. Oct	Wednesday	United Nations Day	Public holiday
22. Nov	Thursday Bridge day	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
23. Nov	Friday Long weekend	Family Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Tuesday Bridge day	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Palau 2029

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 (Monday) — long weekend
Youth Day — 15. Mar (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Senior Citizens Day (observed) — 4. May (Friday) — long weekend
President's Day — 1. Jun (Friday) — long weekend
Constitution Day — 9. Jul (Monday) — long weekend
Labor Day — 3. Sep (Monday) — long weekend
Independence Day — 1. Oct (Monday) — long weekend
Thanksgiving Day — 22. Nov (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Family Day — 23. Nov (Friday) — long weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend

Holidays that change date in Palau

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2029 to 2030.

Senior Citizens Day (observed): 4. May 2029 → 6. May 2030
Labor Day: 3. Sep 2029 → 2. Sep 2030
Thanksgiving Day: 22. Nov 2029 → 28. Nov 2030
Family Day: 23. Nov 2029 → 22. Nov 2030

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Palau have in 2029?

Palau observes 12 public holidays in 2029. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Palau?

The next public holiday in Palau is Labor Day on 7. Sep.

Are public holidays in Palau 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 2029.