Marshall Islands National Day 2027
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About the event
The holiday is tied to political self-determination after foreign administration and the difficult legacy of nuclear testing in the islands. The Marshall Islands celebrates Constitution Day on 1 May, marking the 1979 constitution that established self-government.
Traditional Marshallese maps of ocean swells and island positions made from palm ribs — among the world's most remarkable navigation tools.
Why this day
The Marshall Islands celebrates Constitution Day on 1 May, marking the 1979 constitution that established self-government. It is the country's main national day.
The holiday is tied to political self-determination after foreign administration and the difficult legacy of nuclear testing in the islands.
Majuro and communities across the atolls mark the day with parades, speeches, sports, dance and family gatherings.
Timeline
- 1979Constitution came into effect
- 1986Compact of Free Association began
- 1991United Nations membership
Key figures
Stay for the event
Check-in 30 Apr, check-out 2 May 2027 — 2 nights around 1 May 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.
AREA
Find stays in MajuroGetting there
- Celebratednationwide
- CapitalMajuro
- Time zoneMHT (UTC+12)
Host country
- Currency: United States dollar
- Language: English, Marshallese
- Driving: on the right
- Capital: Majuro
- Phone: +692
- Emergency: 911
What to eat
Whole breadfruit roasted over coals until the skin blackens and the interior softens to a creamy starch.
Preserved breadfruit — fermented in pits for months to preserve against drought and lean seasons.
Fresh fish from the Marshall Islands' clear lagoons — grilled over coals or raw in coconut lime marinade.
Thick arrowroot starch pudding with coconut cream — a traditional Marshallese dessert at feasts.
Boiled taro root — the staple carbohydrate alongside breadfruit across the low-lying Marshall Islands.
Rice cooked with coconut milk and sugar — a popular Marshallese festive side dish.
What to drink
Fresh green coconut water — the daily refreshment of the tropical Pacific, tapped on the spot.
American influence has made Kool-Aid a widely consumed drink across the Marshall Islands since the US Trust Territory era.
Tapped coconut sap drunk fresh in the morning — a Marshallese daily ritual before fermentation begins.
Culture & traditions
Traditional Marshallese maps of ocean swells and island positions made from palm ribs — among the world's most remarkable navigation tools.
Traditional outrigger canoe races at national celebrations — maintaining the Pacific sailing heritage.
The Bikini Atoll nuclear test site — where the US detonated 23 nuclear devices 1946-1958, displacing Marshallese permanently.
Pandanus leaf mat and basket weaving — Marshallese women's craft tradition producing some of the finest work in the Pacific.
Coming years
Marshall Islands National Day 2028
- Monday 1 May 2028Next event date
Marshall Islands National Day 2029
- Tuesday 1 May 2029Event date
Marshall Islands National Day 2030
- Wednesday 1 May 2030Event date