Holiday Guide for Guam in 2021

Guam 2021
Guam
2021

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

New Year's Day

 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

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

 Long Weekend! 
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Guam: Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

History and Chamorro Heritage Day

 Long Weekend! 
History and Chamorro Heritage Day

Guam: Celebrates the heritage of Guam on a date that commemorates Ferdinand Magellan's landing on Guam in 1521

Memorial Day

 Long Weekend! 
Memorial Day

Guam: Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service for the United States

Independence Day (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Independence Day (in lieu)

Guam: As July 4 falls on a Sunday in 2021, Monday July 5th 2021 will be a public holiday

Guam Liberation Day


Guam Liberation Day

Guam: Commemorates the liberation from Japanese rule on July 21st 1944

Labor Day

 Long Weekend! 
Labor Day

Guam: This holiday is most commonly associated with a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement

All Souls' Day


All Souls' Day

Guam: Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.

Veterans Day


Veterans Day

Guam: Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918

Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving

Guam: Fourth Thursday in November. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest

Day after Thanksgiving

 Long Weekend! 
Day after Thanksgiving

Guam: Whilst it is not an official holiday, the Day after Thanksgiving is given an a holiday by most employers

Santa Marian Kamalen Day


Santa Marian Kamalen Day

Guam: Honors a statue of the Virgin Mary that survived Japanese bombing of Guam on December 8th 1941, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Christmas Day (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
Christmas Day (in lieu)

Guam: As Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021, the previous Friday will be a public holiday

Christmas Day


Christmas Day

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.