Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Samoa
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 June | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 June | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Samoa.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Monday 31 May off and get 4 days in a row (Sat 29 May – Tue 1 Jun).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Apia around 1 June: high 28°C (83°F), low 27°C (81°F), rain on 47% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Apia. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Tuesday 1 June in Apia: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Samoa
Monday, 9 August 2027
Independence Day in other countries
American Samoa
Guam
Micronesia
Nauru
Northern Mariana Islands
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
United States Minor Outlying Islands
Vanuatu
Åland Islands
Algeria
More for Samoa
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.