Long weekends in Palau, 2026.
Palau, 2026: 8 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 4, for 29 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 30 May to 1 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (President's Day)
- 5 September to 7 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 26 November to 29 November: 4 days off, no leave needed (Thanksgiving Day, Family Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 2 May to 5 May: 4 days off, take Mon 4 May as leave (Senior Citizens Day)
- 9 July to 12 July: 4 days off, take Fri 10 Jul as leave (Constitution Day)
- 1 October to 4 October: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Oct as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Palau, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Sunday 15 March | Youth Day |
| Tuesday 5 May | Senior Citizens Day |
| Monday 1 June | President's Day |
| Thursday 9 July | Constitution Day |
| Monday 7 September | Labour Day |
| Thursday 1 October | Independence Day |
| Saturday 24 October | United Nations Day |
| Thursday 26 November | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday 27 November | Family Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Palau in 2026?
Palau has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 4 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Palau in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Palau have in 2026?
Palau has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.