Independence Day Festival
Season or date: October 1
Nation's largest celebration of independence with parade and traditional dancing
Festivals in Palau
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Constitution Day Event
Season or date: July 9
Ceremony and sports competition celebrating nuclear-free constitution establishment
Youth Day Festival
Season or date: March 15
Youth-led music, dance and volunteer activity day
President's Day Gala
Season or date: June 1
Reception held at government building honoring past presidents
Rock Islands Marine Festival
Season or date: Early June
Marine festival with dance contests and environmental awareness booths
Canoe Race "Yamato"
Season or date: Mid-April
State-versus-state outrigger canoe racing, spectators can participate
Christmas Boat Parade
Season or date: December 25
Illuminated vessel fleet navigates Koror Bay
UN Day Ceremony
Season or date: October 24
Schools feature country culture introduction booths
Labor Day Road Race
Season or date: First Monday in September
10km citizens' marathon and food stalls
Grandparents Appreciation Festival
Season or date: May 5
Families hold respect-for-aged gatherings serving traditional dishes
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Youth Day
- Respect for Aged Day
- President's Day
- Constitution Day
- Labor Day
- Independence Day
- UN Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas