Guam information
Guam is an unincorporated and organized U.S. territory in the western Pacific Ocean. Its holidays are mixture of US Federal Holidays and local holidays reflecting the culture of Guam.
Population: 168,783 Capital: Hagåtña Calling Code: (1) Time Zone: +10 UTC Currency: United States dollar Language: English
List of Public
Holidays in Guam in 2021
Friday January 1st
Long Weekend!
New Year's Day
Guam: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Guam: Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Guam: Celebrates the heritage of Guam on a date that commemorates Ferdinand Magellan's landing on Guam in 1521
Monday May 31st
Long Weekend!
Memorial Day
Guam: Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States
Guam: As July 4 falls on a Sunday in 2021, Monday July 5th 2021 will be a public holiday
Guam: Commemorates the liberation from Japanese rule on July 21st 1944
Monday September 6th
Long Weekend!
Labor Day
Guam: This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement
Guam: Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.
Guam: Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918
Guam: Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest
Guam: Whilst it is not an official holiday, the Day after Thanksgiving is given an a holiday by most employers
Guam: Honors a statue of the Virgin Mary that survived Japanese bombing of Guam on December 8th 1941, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Guam: As Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021, the previous Friday will be a public holiday
Guam: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Notes
Whenever a Holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, either the preceding Friday or the following Monday shall be a holiday.