Guam Public Holidays Calendar

Guam Public Holidays

Public holidays in Guam are primarily based on U.S. Federal Holidays, supplemented by Guam's local territorial holidays (highlighted in green).
Certain U.S. Federal Holidays are not recognized as official statutory holidays by the Government of Guam (highlighted in blue).

U.S. Holidays That Are Not Statutory Holidays in Guam

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Overview of Guam Public Holidays

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a prominent leader of the American civil rights movement.
Washington’s Birthday (Presidents' Day)
Honors George Washington, the first President of the United States, alongside Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Day
Commemorates Ferdinand Magellan's arrival on the island of Guam on March 6, 1521.
Memorial Day
A day of remembrance dedicated to honoring all military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans following the end of the American Civil War.
Independence Day
Commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Liberation Day
Commemorates July 21, 1944, when U.S. forces landed on Guam, liberating the island from Japanese military occupation.
Columbus Day
Commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas.
All Souls' Day
A Catholic holy day dedicated to prayer for the souls of the deceased.
Veterans Day
Originally established to mark the World War I armistice on November 11, 1918, it now honors all living and deceased veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Thanksgiving Day
A holiday commemorating the first harvest celebrated by the Pilgrims who arrived from England in 1620.
Santa Marian Kamalen Day (Our Lady of Camarin Day)
Honors "Santa Marian Kamalen" (Our Lady of Camarin), the patron saint of Guam, whose statue was discovered in the ocean by a local fisherman.
Observed on December 8, aligning with the Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Guam's National Flag & Territorial Flag

National Flag & Territorial Flag

Guam's national flag is the "Stars and Stripes" (the flag of the United States of America).
The territorial flag of Guam, "Banderan Guåhan," was officially adopted in 1948.
It features Guam's coat of arms—depicting a traditional proa boat sailing in Hagåtña Bay near a palm tree—centered on a deep blue field with a red border.

Similarly, other U.S. territories—including American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico—maintain their own unique territorial flags.

National Anthem & Territorial Hymn

The national anthem of Guam is "The Star-Spangled Banner" (the U.S. national anthem).
Guam's territorial hymn is "The Guam Hymn" (Fanohge Chamoru), which calls upon Guamanians to honor their homeland's natural beauty, stand together in pride, and ask for blessings upon the island.