2025 Holidays - American Samoa
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday | Jan. 20, 2025 | National | All |
| President's Day | Monday | Feb. 17, 2025 | National | All |
| American Samoa Flag Day | Thursday | April 17, 2025 | National | All |
| Good Friday | Friday | April 18, 2025 | National | All |
| Memorial Day | Monday | May 26, 2025 | National | All |
| Juneteenth | Thursday | June 19, 2025 | National | All |
| US Independence Day | Friday | July 4, 2025 | National | All |
| Manu’a Cession Day | Wednesday | July 16, 2025 | National | All |
| Labor Day | Monday | Sept. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| White Sunday | Sunday | Oct. 12, 2025 | Christian | All |
| Columbus Day | Monday | Oct. 13, 2025 | National | All |
| Veterans Day | Tuesday | Nov. 11, 2025 | National | All |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday | Nov. 27, 2025 | National | All |
| Christmas Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
American Samoa workweek and weekend
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
American Samoa Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.
- This is consistent with U.S. federal holiday observance rules, which American Samoa generally follows.
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- The holiday is observed on Friday if it is a government-recognized holiday.
- Private-sector employers may follow this rule but are not legally required to do so.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday
- The holiday is observed on Monday, meaning government offices and many businesses will be closed.
- This applies to all major public holidays, including Independence Day and Christmas.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- American Samoa does not have an automatic bridge holiday system.
- However, since many public holidays are scheduled on Mondays, there are built-in long weekends for holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Presidents’ Day.
- Employers may allow extra leave around Thanksgiving to create an extended weekend.
5. Special Cases for Public Holidays
- Flag Day (April 17th): The most important territorial holiday, celebrating the anniversary of American Samoa becoming a U.S. territory. If it falls on a weekend, it is observed on the nearest weekday.
- Election Day: Observed as a public holiday during federal and territorial elections.
- Traditional Holidays: Some local cultural celebrations are recognized by communities but are not official public holidays.
6. Additional Notes
- Public holidays in American Samoa closely follow U.S. federal holiday rules, but some local holidays are unique to the territory.
- Employers are not required to provide paid leave on public holidays, though government employees and many private workers do receive time off.
- Retail and essential services remain open on some public holidays, especially in tourism and food industries.